The Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach: The BRAND NEW sunkissed 'wish-you-were-here' beach-read from Rebecca Raisin for 2026

A wildly romantic, escapist summer romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Eliza J Scott, guaranteed to make you feel like you’re on vacation already! 🏖️👣☀️💖 We need a bookseller for the Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach… apply here!

When Harper sees an ad for what must surely be the most idyllic job in the world, she’s almost tempted. But she can’t possibly leave her bookshop job in London, or her burgeoning career as a successful Bookstagram influencer… That is, until a casual remark about a debut author lands her in deep trouble.

So she applies. After all, now she’s got nothing to lose. Except maybe her heart, she realises, as she lands on the beautiful island of Ésperé in the Seychelles and finds herself seemingly surrounded by beautiful men. Including the hotel owner, moody but heartbreakingly-handsome Xavier.

But inter-staff relations are strictly forbidden. And Harper has enough on her plate, with a member of staff missing and a wily band of expats to contend with. Plus, she’s determined to make the bookshop and new start the success they deserve to be… Even if – under the blazing sunshine – the romance novel superfan in her can’t help but hope the boss of the hotel might not be quite the grump he seems…

The most romantic story you’ll read this year, with an unforgettable cast of characters that includes a giant tortoise living in a bookshop. Don’t miss it! Available now! 📚🐢🇸🇨 Praise for Rebecca Raisin: ‘Once I started reading, I was completely swept away… A perfect summer escape!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!… Made me laugh, warmed my heart… Fabulous.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I really want to go on this trip! I love how Rebecca brings you to the heart of the characters in this book and the positivity and joy I get from reading her stories.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book made my heart very happy… An absolute warm hug in book form.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I have no idea how Rebecca Raisin does it, but she keeps writing enchanting heart-warming stories, that you never want to end… I would suggest curling up on the sofa, with a glass of something, and some chocolate (the French food descriptions will make you hungry!), and just escape into this wonderful story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was just adorable… Loved the storyline… Brilliant quirky characters that you could not help fall in love with… what more could you want?’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh, how I loved this book!… Really lively and vibrant and so engaging. I really didn’t want to put the book down and… read it in less than a day… I was fully invested!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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E-bog: 7. marts 2026