Single for the Summer

When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer.

But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras…

To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one she’s ever had…

Andras is very sexy – how do I know this without seeing him?  Because Mandy Baggot had him embedded in my mind’s eye from the moment he started doing pull ups on the door frame while shirtless!! It’s probably a good job there is no picture – not sure my hormones could take it. Initially I thought he was a bit of a wimp by not standing up to his mother, but he is just being a good son who doesn’t want to upset her.

Tess has some very weird ideas- coke with 3 sugars! My teeth hurt just thinking about it. She also refuses to walk anywhere barefoot, which seems a bit neurotic but we do get to find out the reason why eventually. She doesn’t know what she wants, everything was clear before she came to Corfu but as the days pass she starts to re-evaluate her life.

There is a great cast of supporting characters providing lots of humour along the way. The Greek wedding of Andras’ brother takes up a lot of his time and some of the escapades had me laughing out loud. The conversations between the characters in the wedding party are great, although his mother is a bit scary.

Sonya of course plays a large part in this book and helps Tess to see the beauty of Corfu while dealing with her own uncertain relationship.

And Hector definitely deserves a mention – how did he keep escaping?

This is a perfect feel good summer read from Mandy Baggot and a definite one for the suitcase. I have never been to Corfu but it is clear the author loves the place and I now feel I should go there. The imagery is so vivid I can picture the island clearly and can almost smell the sea.

I have read all of the author’s books and can honestly say her last couple have been excellent, and this is no exception. If you are looking for a romantic read that will have you laughing as well, look no further. I loved it.

Rating: ★★★★★