The beautiful island of Kefalonia was the perfect hideaway for Xanthe to relax, reconnect with her Greek heritage, and reflect on her life and what she wanted to do next. Xanthe found the peace she never knew on the serene island and dreaded ever leaving this paradise on earth. Who would want to leave the rainbow of colorful flowers, the bluest of oceans or the romantic sunsets? She desperately needed this time at Villa Aster so she could feel closer to her late godmother Agatha and bring her house back to the cozy home it once was. Agatha’s artfully designed gardens were filled with her sculptures and Xanthe felt her presence as she relaxed at night under the twinkling stars. Xanthe deeply regrets never visiting her godmother in recent years and because of this she learned to “never put things off because you might miss your chance” which is why she was in Kefalonia in the first place.

Her godmother had saved all of the letters Xanthe had written to her, as well as personal journals that Xanthe devoured so she could understand her godmother’s life and why she chose to be alone. The only person she seemed close to was her neighbor Dimitris, a handsome gardener who tended to Agatha’s spacious gardens. Xanthe had no time for drama or romance because all she had was six weeks to get her godmother’s affairs in order, sell her house and get back to her life in London. What happens when the sunny days at the beach become the most important part of Xanthe’s day, especially when they were spent with a dangerously handsome and sexy Greek heartthrob who was slowly working his way into her heart? Was the roar of the applause after a successful West End show as desirable as it once was? Who did Xanthe really want to be and what if she could really have it all?

This book had it all for me and that was it. I had to read this to see what it was all about. I was not disappointed and enjoyed the content. Enjoyed this book. I want to find more of her books.

I truly appreciated this break to the beautiful sights and tastes of Kefalonia. With a stunning backdrop and intriguing characters this story is our escapism and brimming with warmth and adventures. Inspiration to get out to the islands of ever you needed any.