The Secrets of Sunshine

‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of The Cactus

A single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found.

Single dad Mitchell Fisher has said a firm goodbye to romance. He relishes his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to his hometown’s famous ‘love story’ bridge. Only his young daughter Poppy knows that behind his prickly veneer, Mitchell is deeply lonely – and he still grieves the loss of her mother.

Then one hot summer’s day, everything changes when Mitchell bravely rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but then she disappears. Desperate to find the mysterious woman, Mitchell teams up with her spirited sister Liza to see if she’s left any clues behind. There’s just one – a secret message on the padlock she left on love story bridge…

Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Sunshine follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places.

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Praise for Phaedra Patrick:

’A gem of a book. I loved it.’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller

‘A charming story of self-discovery.’ Hello!

‘Wonderful… the perfect summer read.’ Woman

‘A charming story with thought-provoking themes.’ Candis

‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm.’ The Daily Mail

‘This book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’ The Sun

‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart.’ Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop