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Gloriously escapist, unashamedly romantic, witty and hugely enjoyable

I totally lost myself in this heart-warming, charming tale of love, family and gorgeous Greece. I adored it

A brilliantly evocative debut that's left me longing for a Greek holiday!

A gorgeous story of heartbreak, forgiveness and self-discovery. I can't wait to read her future books!

Lose yourself in this impressive debut set on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Hot stuff!

Well-written and perfect for a lazy afternoon on the sofa

Combines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance

Should be top of your holiday reading list

This gorgeous story has it all: a stunning setting, a secret that will break your heart and a romance that'll leave you weak at the knees. The perfect summer read

In need of escapism? This Greek island adventure is just the ticket

This debut novel hits all the right spots

A mysterious legacy, family secrets and slow-burning romance - My Map of You's the next best thing to a one-way ticket to Zakynthos, the Greek island that makes a perfect setting

That's it - I'm moving to Zakynthos immediately! A perfect summer read of intrigue and escapism. I absolutely loved every minute

I loved it. I'm an emotional wreck! Such an evocative book. An emotional rollercoaster of a ride with breathtaking scenery along the way. A real taste of Greece

An incredible debut novel, with a beautifully woven story about loss, hope, love, and finding where you belong. It is honestly one of the best books I have read in a long, long time - everything about it was captivating

A romantic and fulfilling story, beautifully told. Isabelle writes with a humorous eye, and the evocative poignancy of her writing brought Holly's story vividly to life. I was hooked from the first word until the final page and was left with tears on my face and an urgent need for a holiday!

I feel like I've had an amazing holiday on a Greek island with sun, sea, secrets and hot men. In real life, I've just read the ace My Map of You

Holly Wright has had a difficult few years. After her mother's death, she's become expert at keeping people at a distance - including her boyfriend, Rupert. 
 
But when Holly receives an unexpected letter explaining that an aunt she never met has left her a house on the Greek island of Zakynthos, the walls she has built begin to crumble. Arriving on the island, Holly meets the handsome Aidan and slowly begins to uncover the truth about the secret which tore her family apart. 
 
But is the island where Holly really belongs? Or will her real life catch up with her first?

Allow yourself to be transported to the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos in this heart-warming and poignant novel 
 
'A beautiful story of heartbreak and forgiveness' Giovanna Fletcher 
 
With its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Zakynthos should be a dream. 
 
But for Holly it feels more like a nightmare. 
 
Arriving on the island to clear out a house she's just inherited, Holly has no idea what to expect. And she's certainly not prepared for the family secrets she uncovers inside. 
 
With the help of Aidan, her handsome neighbour, Holly sets out to explore the island, hoping to piece together her own lost story. Yet all too soon real life, including the boyfriend she left behind, threatens to catch up with her. 
 
Holly thinks she's following the secrets of the past . . . 
 
But might it turn out to be a map to her future? 
 
'A brilliantly evocative debut' Paige Toon 
 
'A heart-warming, charming tale of love, family and gorgeous Greece. I adored it' Milly Johnson 
 
'Combines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance' Katie Fforde

Isabelle Broom was born in Cambridge nine days before the 1980s began and studied Media Arts in London before joining the ranks at Heat magazine, where she remains the Book Reviews editor. Always happiest when she is off on an adventure, Isabelle now travels all over the world seeking out settings for her novels, as well as making the annual pilgrimage to her true home - the Greek island of Zakynthos. Currently based in Suffolk, where she shares a cottage with her dog Max and approximately 467 spiders, Isabelle fits her writing around a busy freelance career and tries her best not to be crushed to oblivion under her ever-growing pile of to-be-read books.

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Gloriously escapist, unashamedly romantic, witty and hugely enjoyable

I totally lost myself in this heart-warming, charming tale of love, family and gorgeous Greece. I adored it

An outstanding debut novel

A brilliantly evocative debut that's left me longing for a Greek holiday!

A gorgeous story of heartbreak, forgiveness and self-discovery. I can't wait to read her future books!

Lose yourself in this impressive debut set on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Hot stuff!

This book takes you on holiday

Well-written and perfect for a lazy afternoon on the sofa

Combines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance

Should be top of your holiday reading list

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