'The literary equivalent of a gin and tonic on a hot summer's day ... A delicious, delightful and decadent tale for fans of Fern Britton and Veronica Henry' Bookish Jottings.'A charming, warm-hearted read' Alice Peterson.'I couldn't put it down. A terrific read' Lorraine Kelly.'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world, amidst beautiful Cornish countryside' Jane Corry.

Be careful what you kiss for...

Esme Posorsky is an enigma. She has long been part of community life in the quaint Cornish fishing village of Tremarnock, but does anyone really know her? When an old school friend turns up with a secret from the past, nothing will ever be the same again.

Meanwhile teenager Rosie is excited to find a bottle washed up on the beach with a message from a former German prisoner of war. But little does she know that her discovery will unleash a shocking chain of events that threatens to blow her family apart...

'Pure escapism' Alice Peterson.

'A beautiful portrait of this village with its secrets, lies and hidden desires' Daily Mail.

'An incredibly moving story of loss, love and friendship' Closer.