A new author for me but I adore nothing set in Greece and this. Ok lived up to my expectations. It follows Kat, she was a twin but her brother was tragically killed by a drunk driver. Her life was turned upside down and her Greek family are usually comforting but alongside her friends are starting to smother her. She needs a break and when an unexpected inheritance turns up from an unknown uncle, she finds herself heading to Greece. Could this summer in the sun be what she needs to heal? A beautiful tale of love, family, loss and new beginnings, this book kept me captivated to the end. Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

This story had a lovely setting on a Greek island. The descriptions made me feel as though I was there soaking up the sunshine. Kat has a number of things to come to terms with, the loss of her twin and the way that family and friends try to organise her life, even though she is 37 years old. Kat finds herself inheriting a house on the island and she uses her time to redecorate and modernise the house, whilst writing how this has helped with her grieving. Having a handsome next door neighbour also helps, although they didn’t hit it off at first. There are a number of secrets that need to be told before a happy ending can be achieved. I enjoyed this story, it did have prejudice against certain members of society, a beautiful setting just right for romance and some emotional scenes. A very good read. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kat is heartbroken by the death of her twin brother Nick in a car accident caused by a drink driver, her struggles made worse by splitting with her husband Jamie. She then finds out that she has inherited a house on the Greek island of Agistri from an uncle she has never met. She travels there to look at the house and to see if she can find out any more about him. On the way she keeps meeting Andreas and not on the best possible terms, she then finds out that he is her new next door neighbour.
I started reading this book just as a warm spell had finished here, going back to colder than normal spring weather and reading about sunshine on a Greek Island was a pleasant reminder of warmer days. I did struggle a bit with the main characters, Kat is very spiky, which is not unexpected with what she was going through, however Andreas kept blowing hot and cold on their relationship. The reason for this did become clearer as the story progressed, and his relationship with her uncle revealed itself. I did enjoy the story and the setting (and the description of the glorious Greek food), makes an ideal summer read or one to remind you of warmer times at other times if the year.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

A delightful romantic fiction story that transports the reader to the beautiful Greek island of Agistri.
Idyllic blue skies and gorgeous golden sandy beaches await Kat as she returns to the island with hopes of healing her broken heart. Kats twin brother Nik died in her arms after they were involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Kat is still devastated but hopes that renovating her late uncles house will help with her grieving.
Andreas a mysterious man she meets ignites a romantic spark and as they are neighbours Kat discovers secrets. Not only does Kat find her heritage but lies are uncovered leaving her to work out if she can forgive the past and move on to a new life.
My thanks to Net Galley and publishers Avon Harper Collins for the arc of this thoroughly enjoyable summer read

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

After the death of her twin brother Nik, Kat can’t see how she can live her life without him, they were always there for each other and close. She focuses on her work, thinking that’ll help her find some direction. But, the gap her brother has left can’t be filled.

Then, she finds out that she’s been left a house, from an Uncle that she never met. In order for her to accept her inheritance she has to go to the house which is on the Greek island of Agistri.

Kat is aware that her Mum’s family live on that island, but, she’s also always been informed that no member of that family is alive. So why was she lied to?

Kat goes to the island of Agistri and she loves it at first sight and thinks that maybe being there will help her to start living her life the way she wants to.

The story was emotional, secrets were revealed that had been kept for a long time.

I loved the setting and the characters.

I highly recommend this book.

The beautiful setting of Greece brings this book to life and if you’re looking to be transported there then this book will do that for you.

This was a story with deep and difficult themes. Grief, bereavement and finding what you love gives the reader a range of emotions which I really enjoyed.

Kat is dealing with a lot in her life and she unexpectedly finds herself travelling to a small Greek island to take ownership of a house left to her by an uncle. As secrets are revealed Kat has to find a way to try and understand her family.

I loved the setting, you can imagine yourself there and as Kat meets the locals she finds herself falling in love with the new life.

An enjoyable read with such likeable characters and a setting second to none.

Really enjoyed this book of which I was my first from this author. The story is of love loss and family, Kat is devastated by the death of her brother, her twin Nik in a tragic car accident when a drunk driver hit them. When Kat finds she has inherited a her uncles house on a Greek island she travels there to make a new start.
Such a lovely read with lovely characters and beautiful surroundings.
My thanks as always to NetGalley and to Publisher Avon Books UK for the early read

How can you not love a book that includes the word ‘claggy’’?
Set on the beautiful Greek Island of Agistri, this book has it all; secrets, romance, friendship, family fall outside, prejudice and of course happiness.
It also includes the recipes for the delicious food mentioned in the story.
Kat’s world is turned upside down when her twin brother is killed by a drunk driver. She is further devastated to find that her mother had lied to her..
With further twists this book kept me reading long after normal lights out.

Under the Lemon Tree is a cute romantic story played out in Greece. Think romance, blue seas, lemon trees, delicious food and sunshine. The heroine, Kat, is grieving the loss of her twin, Nik, when she finds out about an inheritance of a house and some money in Greece. She decides to escape her family, friends and soon to be ex-husband to allow herself the opportunity to grieve. Here, Kat meets the enigmatic and sexy Andreas,and.... well, you're going to have to read it to find out more, but this is a lovely book and a perfect beach read!

Kat travels to Greece to to find a home she has inherited from an unknown uncle. She is still suffering from the trauma of her twin brother dying.
But her life changes in this beautiful. place, she meets new people who no nothing of her past. She find peace and harmony, new people who all help her to find herself again and heal many of her sorrows.

A good book interesting well written and very enjoyable.

The cover actually drew me to this book.
The story has some sad parts dealing with loss and secrets. There’s happiness in new romance and the promise of what’s to come. The location and the food sounded wonderful. I really wanted to see Kat’s house after she renovated it too. It was a lovely story.

Kat’s grief over losing her twin, Nik, has left her feeling adrift, but a mysterious inheritance from an uncle she never knew on the Greek island of Agistri begins to heal her. Surrounded by the island’s natural beauty and warm locals, Kat uncovers long-buried family secrets, and slowly, the island helps her rediscover love, belonging, and the courage to face her past. This is a beautiful story of healing, forgiveness, and the transformative power of a summer spent in a place that feels like home.

An emotional story of dealing with grief and discovering family secrets. Nik's death devastated Kat and so she decides to take a beat and spend time on Agistri, the Greek island where an uncle she did not know left her a house. What she finds and unravels are family secrets (none awful, all things her parents should have told her). There's a potential romantic interest, a lively group of local people and lots of atmospherics. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read for a lazy day.

A Big thank you to Avon and NetGalley for my e-ARC. Grateful as always 💛

In Under the Lemon Tree, we follow Kat who is devastated after the tragic loss of her twin brother, Nik. With her world having been turned upside down, she's now coming to terms with facing the rest of her life without her twin.

After receiving some unexpected news that she has inherited a grand house in her family's homeland of Greece from an uncle she has never heard of, Kat finds herself on a plane straight there. Who is this mysterious uncle, and why has he been estranged her whole life?

With more shocking revelations along the way, Kat dares to dream of new beginnings and she rediscovers herself in Greece. Under the Lemon Tree is a beautiful story about family, grief, forgiveness, and even finding love in unexpected places.

I really enjoyed this book overall, and I can't wait for other readers to fall in love with it! I loved that it is set in Greece, somewhere which I've been lucky enough to have many gorgeous holidays. The amazing writing made me feel like I was right back there along with Kat, and I found all of the characters genuinely enjoyable to read.

I couldn't recommend adding this one to your summer TBR more!

oh what a superstar you are Emma. i cannot believe the talent of some authors we are blessed to have writes these books for us! truly lucky we are.
this book does just what all her others have and takes me away to a new and magical spot. can you take me on your next recce of the places you write about please Emma. because boy did i want to be in this book location. and that again is down to the writing and detail of the setting. i felt like i was strolling right there amongst it.
this book gives us Kat. oh poor Kat. because shes recently lost her twin. i instantly gave my heart to Kat. i cannot imagine this type of loss. i dont even want to think about such a occurrence. it makes me feel weak. and this is where we see Kat is. but when she discovers she is the surprising benefactor of an inheritance it just feels right. but this is from un Uncle she doesnt know. whats going on? but intrigued and grateful she sets off for Greece and her inherited house.
and what a beautiful place she lands on. watching Kat amongst this new location was like seeing a healing happening in motion. the sun, the air, the sights. it was like a little helper for the healing of Kats heart. plus doing up her new home was another thing she could put her mind and love into.
but things take a turns when she finds out secrets about her uncle. but not only that also from her own close family's past. Kat feels like she is in pain once again. how is one person meant to contend with all this once again? would it lead her to have to rethink all she thought she new about herself and more painfully about those closest to her.
and what of hew new hope, the new love. can she be brave? should she be? what comes next is a stunning read and i couldnt recommend it enough. but have you nerves about you because this one will have you on emotional nerve endings.

When her twin brother Nik dies suddenly, Kat has no idea how to navigate her life without him. Doing her best to carry on, Kat throws herself into her work, but there is now a big hole in her life that she just can’t fill.
Then, Kat is left a house by an uncle she knew nothing about. To claim her inheritance she must visit the house on the Greek island of Agistri. Kat knows her mum’s family are from the island but she has always been told that there is no one left there. Why did her Mum lie to her?
Kat travels to Agistri and is instantly taken by the beautiful island, maybe this is the place she can finally begin to heal and embrace life again on her own terms.
This beautiful, moving story will take you on a roller-coaster of emotions. With strong characters and an idyllic setting it’s the perfect summer read.

Firstly, thank you to Avon Books UK for allowing me access to this ARC.

Having read the blurb, I was initially intrigued but hesitant. I'm very much a mood reader, and I was worried the grief aspect would be too much for me at the time I read it.
However, I was pleasantly surprised and swept away with this beautiful story.

Kat has just turned 37, is in the process of (amicably) divorcing her husband of 15 years, and, most importantly, grieving the loss of her twin brother Nik.
When her estranged (& secret) uncle passes away leaving her his house in Greece, it seems the perfect time to escape normal life and discover her Greek roots. The plan: renovate and rebuild the house, and herself.

I think this is the perfect summer read! Set on the beautiful island of Agístri, it had me wanting to hop on a plane and have my own Greek adventure!
The story had such depth. Kat's struggles with her family secrets, their controlling nature, and of course at the heart of it, her grief.
Alongside this though was a love story that added such brightness to Kat's story. It fills you with hope and had me smiling for her by the end.
One of my favourite parts of the story though was her family. I adored the dynamics of her Orthodox Greek parents and her dad had me smiling everytime he appeared on the page!
And, of course we can't forget the formidable housekeeper, Mrs. Rálli was a fantastic character!

This was a heartwarming & uplifting story and one I'll be recommending you all for your beach reads!

Grieving over the loss of her twin brother, Kat is much surprised to learn that she inherited a house from her uncle. One she never knew existed. Taking a plane to Greece, Kat arrives on island of Agistri It is there that she falls in love with Greece. She also uncovers secrets that have been kept from her and why she never knew her family. Yet the biggest surprise and one that she felt challenged about, was the neighbor that lived next door to her. This novel was comfortable, one that I loved. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

P.S. Because I loved this book so much I went back and read all the other books that were written by this author. Loved them all and am looking forward to more from Emma Cowell!

Set on the picturesque Greek island of Agistri, the story centers on Kat, who is still mourning the tragic loss of her twin brother. Her path to healing begins when she unexpectedly inherits a house from an unknown uncle, sparking a journey filled with grief, self-discovery, and transformation. The vivid descriptions of Greece make the setting come alive, and Kat’s renovation of the old home is both symbolic and deeply personal. As hidden family secrets begin to surface—about her mother, brother, and mysterious uncle—Kat is forced to confront painful truths. Her emotional struggles are raw and relatable, pulling the reader into her world completely.

The book explores themes of loss, family, identity, and resilience with tenderness and honesty. The characters feel real, flawed, and deeply human, and the story is sprinkled with warmth, hope, love, and delicious Greek charm. This is a touching and uplifting novel that lingers long after the final page.

I'll admit that the cover enticed me to read this, and it didn't disappoint.
Kat has just lost her twin, Nik, in an accident. On her thirty seventh birthday, there is a big revelation that threatens to tear the family apart. Kat has inherited a house on the Greek island Agistri. An uncle she has never heard of.
Feeling a little smothered from family, friends, and her soon to be ex Jamie, she decides to visit for a couple of months.
It's here that as she renovates the property, she starts to heal and get things into perspective.
The descriptions of the location are just breathtaking. I want to fly out immediately! Sit outside under the lemon tree with a book and a limoncello.
This is the first book I've read by this author, and I will definitely look out for more.
Highly recommend. A great beach/pool read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for the ARC in return for an honest review.