When the beginning of the end is just the start…

Newly single Lola Wild has had her fill of well-intentioned matchmaking friends. Her best friend Mirabel’s hen weekend highlights all that’s wrong with Lola’s life and she knows something has to change.

With Mirabel’s luxurious wedding in Sardinia fast approaching, Lola is looking forward to switching off, spending time with her friends and keeping her non-existent love life off everyone’s agenda.

Meanwhile, fellow wedding guest Rhys Strickland has his own problems. So when a chance encounter brings Rhys and Lola together they decide to help each other out.

With the idyllic backdrop of white sand beaches and azure bays, they bond over shared heartache, and friendship blossoms as they attempt to navigate the hurt and hard truths of past relationships.

Opening up their hearts and embracing change might be the last thing they expected, but what if a holiday of make-believe can turn into something real?

A heart-warming and uplifting story of vulnerability, self-renewal and finding love when you least expect to.

Praise for Kate Frost:

'As indulgent as a double scoop of gelato, The Island of Hopes and Dreams is perfect escapism. Who wouldn't enjoy a fake date romance set on sunny Sardinia!' - Victoria Springfield

'Pure escapism. I loved being transported to Sardinia and Kate Frost captures the essence of a place so well that if you haven’t already visited, it will jump onto your bucket list.'- Reader Review

'A story that reminds us to take risks and follow our hearts' - Gillian Harvey

'I loved the various themes explored throughout the book- friendship, strength, courage, starting over, love and family.' - Reader Review

'A magical read. Another wonderful read from Kate Frost! Her descriptive narrative and relaxed style of writing take you to wherever her book is set - in this case, the beautiful island of Sardinia, in Italy.' - Reader Review

'This book was such a lovely read, gorgeous setting and great characters.' - Reader Review

'Highly recommended – A fabulous location, I wish I was there. A thoughtful, heartfelt story of love, relationships and reconciliation. My first Kate Frost book, but definitely not my last!' - Sandy Barker

'Brilliant story I never wanted to put it down I even shed a few tears and had plenty laughs too.' - Reader Review

'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' - Sarah Bennett

'I am a Grecophile and I love a good story. The charachters are wonderful and the story really engaging. A great read for the holidays - beach days or poolside.' - Reader Review

'A perfect escape, with sunshine, devastating secrets, tears, smiles and a hero you will fall in love with.' - Jennifer Bohnet

'Loved it. Great book, recommend it to anyone who loves romance. Would love to read a second book. Love reading Kate books.' - Reader Review

'A beautiful novel about life choices and moving on. Should be read by a pool with a glass of Prosecco in one hand' - T. A. Williams

'A lovely escapist tale full of heart, friendship and promise' - Annie Robertson