'I loved it…Absolutely incredible…Such a joy' ★★★★★

'I would love to find a bookshop like this. I would never want to leave!' ★★★★★

Introvert and self-described whodunnit enthusiast Viviane has never much believed in living life outside of the pages of a book. But when her interfering mother insists that Viviane needs some friends who aren’t fictional, she decides to head into the beautiful bustling streets of Porto in search of her community.

What better place to start than by reading her favourite mystery in the corner of a little-known café? But when one, then two, and then outrageously six other people decide to join her silent book club Viviane realises that she is firmly out of her depth. There’s Thomas, a middle-aged man hiding his love for romance novels, Lucinda, a chic sixty-something with a penchant for Christie, and then there’s Tiago, the hot alpha male of every romance novelist’s dreams.

But when one of these newfound friends disappears from the book club without a word, will the community come together to find their fellow lost soul, and will Viviane find love along the way…?

🌴 Stunning settings

⛅ Black cat x golden retriever relationships

🫶🏻 Found family

📖 SERIOUS introvert representation

📚 Books, books, and more books …

🔍 A hint of mystery

'This is the absolute perfect beach read, it has romance, mystery, humour, all whilst being transported to beautiful Portugal' ★★★★★

'To say I ate this book up with a spoon would be an understatement!' ★★★★★

'** ADDS ALL REBECCA RAISIN'S BOOKS TO CART **' ★★★★★

'Fresh and delicious, filled with hope, heart and sunshine – the perfect summer escape!' JANE LINFOOT

'Reading a book by Rebecca Raisin is like being enveloped in a warm hug … what's not to like? ★★★★★

'A gorgeous setting and a super cute romance' ANNABEL FRENCH

'This book will give you all of the feels and then some' ★★★★★

'A gorgeous sun-soaked romance…a must read' KATIE GINGER

'An absolutely fabulous read that I couldn't put down … I can't recommend it enough' ★★★★★

'Rebecca’s books are always gorgeous’ JAIMIE ADMANS

'A delightful story full of laughs and mischief' ★★★★★