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Debbie Johnson

The perfect feel-good read from the million-copy bestselling author. Guaranteed to give you all the feels and put a big, fat smile on your face! ❤️

“I was hooked… had me wiping away the tears… you could feel the warmth coming from the pages and I was left with a starshine glow as I read! Wonderful location, lovable characters and a heart-warming read...what more could I ask for!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ella Farrell has reached breaking point. Shattered by her job and her boyfriend’s recent betrayal, she grabs her stuff and flees down the coast. When her car breaks down a few miles short of Cornwall, she’s astonished by what she finds. Not on any map, the tiny seaside village of Starshine Cove is too perfect for words. A cobbled lane lined with pretty, thatched cottages slopes towards a pristine white beach… has she finally lost it, or is this place for real?

Spotting a little café perched on the edge of the cove, Ella settles into a slice of homemade raspberry cheesecake and finds herself charmed by Connie, the café’s chatty, Dolly Parton-lookalike owner. And, as days unexpectedly turn into weeks, Ella warms to the quirky seaside village and its residents, especially the stunning Jake, landlord of the Starshine Inn. Ella’s heart does a little flip-flop whenever their eyes meet. Jake also came to Starshine Cove by chance – was he running away from something?

Just as Ella feels the tension she’s carried for so long starting to ease, the past comes knocking on her rustic, driftwood door. Will Ella find the strength to embrace this place and forge a new path, or is Starshine Cove – and her growing connection with Jake – simply too good a dream to last?

From the beloved bestselling author of the Comfort Food Café series, this is a heart-warming tale of second chances, self-discovery, and the extraordinary healing power of a community that finds you when you need it most.

Readers LOVE Escape to Starshine Cove:

“Definitely a five-star read! I started reading Escape to Starshine Cove and could... not... stop! Finished it in one afternoon.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Love love love this book. So not predictable… This book has it all, heartbreak in more than one form, love again in more than one form, hope, escapism… I can't wait for book two.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I was so utterly invested in Ella and Jake. It was absolutely one of my favorites this summer that I have read. I will remember this long after I put it away. This will become one of my books I have to reread every so often. I loved it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 “You will fall in love with this small town. It has all the charm! You will love the characters.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I was hooked into this book from the very first page… I loved the idea of the little cove and could picture it as I read… some of the storylines did have me wiping away the tears… you could at times feel the warmth coming out through the pages and I was left with a starshine glow as I read! Wonderful location, lovable characters and a heart-warming read...what more could I ask for!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I adored reading Escape to Starshine Cove. I felt like I really identified myself with this story. Sometimes it does take that little push and a leap of faith to take you to exactly where you need to go or be… Debbie Johnson left me completely and utterly in love with Starshine Cove. I hope I find my happy place soon.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A beautiful story from an author who never disappoints.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Deserves more than 5 stars. If I could give this a higher rating than 5, I would. Escapist reading, I couldn't put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Colleen Prendergast

Storm Publishing

Starshine Cove

Escape to Starshine Cove: An utterly feel good holiday romance to escape with

The feel-good book you've been waiting for. Filled with heart and guaranteed to lift your spirits from page one! ☀️

‘Pure comfort reading!!... Loved it, it’s like a huge hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows!! Wonderful.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cally, a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south. Searching for a tiny speck of a village she once visited as a child, they nearly give up when a storm hits, only to unexpectedly stumble across it: Welcome to Starshine Cove.

Amidst the welcoming – if slightly mad – locals, Cally finds some unexpected new friendships. But as the year draws to a close, she faces a tough decision: she and Sam can’t stay here forever, and the future looks a lot less jolly back home…

A funny, sweet and cosy read that will have you laughing, crying and everything in between. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Heidi Swain.

What readers are saying about Secrets of Starshine Cove:

‘Well, I'm writing this as I wipe away the tears. What a delightful read!... Debbie's vibrant style brought all the characters to life. Who wouldn't want to live in Starshine Cove!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Starshine Cove is a truly magical place… absolutely perfect… I could just find Starshine Cove on the map I'd be going there myself!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely fabulous, I couldn’t put it down.Humour, sadness, family, romance… what’s not to love?’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A delightful return to Starshine cove. Wonderful characters set in an amazing community. This book can't fail to make you feel warm and cosy.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautiful… I absolutely love Starshine Cove… You will fall in love with this story!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful… It has humour, a good strong storyline, that wants you to read it in one go.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A magical, special place full of lovable, loving and warm characters. Wonderfully written, unputdownable book. A must read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a beautiful story! It can fit under the headings: romance, beach read… this book checks off all the boxes!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Secrets of Starshine Cove: An utterly feel-good holiday romance to escape with

A heartwarming story of friendship, new beginnings, and second chances that will have you reaching for the tissues!

Lucy Brown has spent years hiding from the world, as far away as she could get from her old life – and her ex-husband – back in London. But when she reluctantly agrees to leave her safe haven to attend her old friend Ella’s wedding in Starshine Cove, little does she know what’s in store for her down in Dorset…

When a chance airport encounter with a handsome stranger unexpectedly leads to a deeper connection, Lucy finds her trip becoming much more than just a last-minute holiday. But then her dark past comes knocking, just as she always feared it would. Will the magic of Starshine Cove be enough to heal the hurts that Lucy has carried with her all these years, or has this one-of-a-kind village by the sea finally met its match?

Finding Hope in Starshine Cove: A perfect feel-good romantic comedy to escape with