The Secrets of Sunshine: The most charming and uplifting novel you’ll read in 2025!

A lonely single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the author of The Library of Lost and Found. ‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of THE CACTUS ‘This charming novel will warm your heart’ The People’s Friend Only his daughter Poppy knows that behind his prickly exterior, Mitchell Fisher is deeply lonely. He may have sworn off romance, relishing his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to his hometown’s famous ‘love story’ bridge… but underneath it all, he’s still grieving the loss of Poppy’s mum. Then one hot summer’s day, everything changes when Mitchell bravely rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He’s surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but then she disappears. Desperate to find the mysterious woman, Mitchell teams up with her spirited sister Liza to see if she’s left any clues behind. There’s just one – a secret message on the padlock she left on love story bridge… Brimming with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Sunshine follows one man’s journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places. Don't miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick. Readers love The Secrets of Sunshine: ‘This book was everything!!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!’????? ‘A sensational read… took me on an emotional rollercoaster’????? ‘The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!’????? ‘A delightful feel-good story that can't help but make you smile’????? ‘Loved this book from start to finish’????? ‘A sweet and touching book with likeable characters and a happy ending. Perfect for a dreary day’????? ‘This is a gem of a book, quirky and amusing but sad and heartfelt at the same time’????? In The Secrets of Sunshine, Phaedra Patrick masterfully weaves a tale of rural family life with a humorous twist. This contemporary fiction novel is a top pick for readers who enjoy heartwarming, small-town stories. For fans of Barbara Davis (The Wishing Tide), Marie Benedict (The First Ladies), Patti Callahan Henry (The Secret Book Of Flora Lea), Victoria Christopher Murray (The Personal Librarian), and Fredrik Backman (My Friends).