I loved this book and the tune Bring Me Sunshine from Morecambe and Wise was going through my head as I was reading it. It didn't take me very long to finish it. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This book was described as sunshine for the soul, and I couldn’t agree more! It made me feel happy. It made me want to reach out to those I love, and it made me wish that Book was longer.

When Gina's husband lets her down one too many times, she heads off to Greece by herself, to a place where she used to holiday as a teenager and where she met her first love - Nico. Befriended by Rosie and Deedee, the three women bond over cocktails, art classes and the desire to reinvigorate Gina's love life.

This was a fun story about rediscovering your zest for life. The Greek setting made a picturesque backdrop for the story.

Bring me sunshine is a lovely story about the power of friendships, finding yourself and how it is never to late to start again.
Loved the characters in this book particularly Gina who is an inspiration for anyone thinking of going on holiday on their own and who with the help of her new friends started to grow in confidence again and is someone who I am sure a lot of people reading this story will be able to relate to and also highlighted how important friends are in our lives.

In Bring Me Sunshine, Alex Brown delivers an enchanting summer romance that is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a sun-drenched Greek island. With a delightful blend of nostalgia, self-discovery, and the warmth of female friendship, this novel captures the essence of finding oneself in the most beautiful of settings.

The story follows Gina Bennett, who, after twenty-seven years of disappointments in her marriage, decides it’s time to prioritize herself. Her journey takes her back to Kalosiros, the Greek island of her youth, where memories of her first love, Nico, linger. Brown paints a vivid picture of this idyllic locale, making readers feel the sun on their skin and the gentle waves at their feet.

What sets this novel apart is the strong camaraderie between Gina and her newfound friends, Rosie and Deedee. Their bond, forged over art classes and cocktails, adds depth and humor to the narrative, reflecting the joys and challenges of middle age. As they navigate their personal journeys, the themes of empowerment and friendship shine brightly, making their adventures feel both relatable and inspiring.

Brown's writing is immersive and rich with sensory details. You are treated to mouthwatering descriptions of Greek cuisine and stunning landscapes, enhancing the escapist quality of the story. The novel captures the spirit of adventure and the thrill of embracing life’s second chances.

As Gina reconnects with her past and contemplates new possibilities—be it rekindling her romance with Nico or exploring new relationships—you are taken on a heartwarming journey of self-rediscovery. The novel beautifully balances humor and poignancy, making it an ideal summer read.

Overall, Bring Me Sunshine is a delightful escape filled with warmth, laughter, and hope. It’s a celebration of friendship, love, and the courage to start anew at any age. Alex Brown has crafted a captivating tale that will leave you yearning for your own adventure under the Greek sun. Perfect for fans of uplifting romances and those seeking a little sunshine in their lives!

Another lovely read by a truly talented author.
When Gina's husband lets her down again and says he can't make the holiday she has been working for as a cleaner for two years to save for, to a Greek Island that she used to visit as a child with her late mum Shirley, where she met her first love Nico, Gina throws caution to the wind and shocks Colin by going alone, leading to a trial separation.
She befriends two other solo travellers, wedding planner Rosie and adventurous widower DeeDee and three embark on the holiday of Gina's dreams, having fabulous adventures along the way.
Rosie and DeeDee convince Gina she should try and find her childhood sweetheart Nico, but will their search be successful, or will Gina fall for the sexy art teacher at the hotel.
A laugh out loud, emotional summer read, I couldn't put it down.

Such an amazing story of self worth. friendships and risk taking but putting yourself first before anyone else. Gina decides after saving up from her mundane cleaning job, she books a holiday to Greece as she has magical memories of her holiday with her late mother and her first love. Poor Gina is let down at the last minute when her husband tells her, he cannot join her and she decides to go alone. She meets two other single travellers who enjoy all this Greek- sun, sand sangria (Spanish mind you) with a boost for Gina's confidence and why not take a look to see if can find her first love.
The description of this book is like you're here on the island but it he's that your reading this book on a greek island too.
Amazing book.

A perfect holiday read, full to the brim of love, laughter, and utterly heart-warming moments that make you want to dive right into the book itself. I adored this story.

A wonderful chic lit summer read. I was transported to the Greek Islands and didn’t want the book to end. Fantastic.

A beautiful read from Alex. Some great characters in Gina, Deedee and Rosie who meet each other while on a holiday to Greece. Gina is on her first solo holiday and has returned to a Greek Island nearly 30 years after she last last there and had a met her first love. They had lost touch and Gina had married but wasn’t vert happy. An ideal holiday read.

This book was a perfect tonic to a rotten week!

I absolutely adore Gina, Deedee, and Rosie, not to mention the other wonderful characters making appearances.

I love everything about Gina! I love everything about this book! The setting is literally my dream destination! I genuinely can't find a single flaw or fault in this glorious story. From the stunning covers to the inspiring, hopeful story, Bring Me Sunshine delivered!

Easily my fave summer read of the year!

Alex Brown’s Bring Me Sunshine is a sun-drenched charmer that will brighten up your summer!

Gina Bennett has had enough. After her husband of almost three decades disappoints her one time too many, Gina decides to put herself first for a change and embarks on a journey to recapture her joie de vivre and to discover who she really is. Heading to the gorgeous Greek island of Kalosiros where she had holidayed in her youth, Gina feels as if she has come home and when she befriends two women at art classes, she thinks she has found two kindred spirits with whom to drink cocktails and have the time of her life. When her new friends hear about Gina’s former flame Nico – whom she had met in Kalosiros a long time ago – they vow to try and find him for her. But is Nico the true love of her life? Or is he the one who got away?

As Gina begins to feel at home at Kalosiros, she decides to grab any chance at happiness that comes her way and rejoices in laughing with her friends, the majestic views all around the island – and even skinny-dipping. Yet, at the back of her mind Gina cannot help but wonder, had she been too hasty in walking out on her husband? Is Nico the one for her? Or could she find happiness with someone else?

Alex Brown’s Bring Me Sunshine is the ideal summertime escape that whisks you away to Greece and will make you laugh, cry and fall in love. Dripping with humour, hope, happiness and inspiration, chase all your troubles away, cancel all your plans and let Alex Brown take you on an emotional and uplifting journey with her feel-good new novel, Bring Me Sunshine.

Perfect for those who love Mamma Mia or Shirley Valentine. This page turner will make you want to get on a flight nd go and experience Greece for yourself. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and seeing the relationshis develop.

In this fun holiday romance novel, readers follow Gina Bennett whose husband of nearly thirty years has continued to disappoint her. Finally choosing herself and her happiness, she travels alone to the island of Kalosiros in Greece, a place full of childhood memories and her first romance with her old friend Nico. Meeting other solo travelers Rosie and Deedee, Gina bonds with them over art, drinks, and Gina’s lost romance with Nico. As they navigate choosing themselves and finding happiness elsewhere, readers will join Rosie, Deedee, and Gina as they rediscover themselves and find love in beautiful Greece. An incredible summer romance novel with holiday and travel vibes, readers are sure to find this book to be a fun, lighthearted, and powerful summer read. The characters are the heart of this novel, with realistic and relatable journeys of self-discovery and self-love, and their friendships with each other are beautiful, realistic, and enjoyable to read. Bringing readers to the Greek islands, the setting of the novel on Kalosiros is incredibly important and functions as another major character in the novel, and Brown has brought the location to life in this novel. Wonderful characters, a beautiful setting, and a compelling romance makes this a great holiday read.

I loved this book and the tune Bring Me Sunshine from Morecambe and Wise was going through my head as I was reading it. It didn't take me very long to finish it. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

1990, Kalosiros, Greece. A summer, fifteen-year old Gina will never forget, sunshine, sea, and the encounter of her first love: Colin. Sadly, after that summer, everything changes.
Now Gina in her late forties returns to the island, alone, her husband Colin decides to stay in England.
Back in Greece, the place brings all the memories of her mom, the apartment complex where they used to stay and Nico, the boy she loved.
Upon encountering the two women who will later be her best friends they encourage Gina to pursuit an art class bringing her old passion to life.
When Gina tells her friends the sad story of that summer they decide to search for her old paramour. The hunt for him is not easy, they enquire everyone who may know a Nico, but to no avail.
Could a first love be the answer to happiness?
I read this book while on vacation at the beach. It’s the perfect summer read for you guys in the northern hemisphere, with a story full of sun, sea, Greek food and love, past and present.

Chick lit at its best! I love Alex Brown's books and this was another cracker. A fabulous summer read and women 40 and above will most definitely relate!!

A failing relationship, new friendships and trying to find previous love are all issues for Gina to cope with when she takes herself for a holiday in the summer sun of a Greek Island. Her ups and downs are brilliantly described in this book and I hope there is a second book as I'd love to read more about her and the friendships that she formed.

More sunshine can be sought from this novel by Alex Brown. All the way to Greece with Gina, who has left her husband of twenty seven years behind. Now is the time to find herself and also maybe, perhaps the man she really was in love with, Nico.

Travelling alone, she meets new people, strikes up friendships and starts to discover what she may have been missing for the last twenty seven years. There is sandy beaches, art classes, cocktails, sunshine and shopping. But there is also that mission to looks for Gina’s first love. Can it ever be found? And is it ever the same? Gina is prepared to take that chance.

Think Shirley Valentine and you won’t go far wrong with this book, great strong female friendships forged and the reminder that we should not just put up with something.

A refreshing read for the Summer.

A delicious summer read. Shirley Valentine x Mama Mia. A heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery.
It was good to read a story of this kind with the lead female character being in her 50s. I found it more relatable.
Add this to your summer reading collection, and be whisked off to a beautiful Greek Island.

This is the second book about Greece that I have recently read and just based on the descriptions this one made me want to run away to Greece.
It was a page turner from the beginning. It was fun to see Gina go to Greece despite her husband deciding not to go. He thought she shouldn't go either but I am glad she went alone. She had a lot of fun , made some once in a lifetime friends and was able to soul search. The women she met were also there alone, they became the best of friends and supported one another on this amazing journey. The way that the story ended was heart warming and not how I expected it to end. It's a book that many will enjoy!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.