An ex-husband, two potential lovers, one reckless decision. Will Connie ever be happy in love? When Connie Stone leaves behind a cheating husband and heartache in the UK for her aunt's beach retreat, the last thing she wants is for her life to once again be complicated by men. Yet when her past follows her to Tanzania, her time to heal is short-lived and a selfish act shatters her hopes for a fresh start. An unexpected return to the UK reveals a long-hidden family secret that Connie has to deal with before she can decide the direction her life should take. Getting over a broken heart was never going to be easy. Can Connie put the past to rest and find peace and love in a country far from home? ♥ The Baobab Beach Retreat is the first book in a standalone series of Romantic Escape novels, uplifting, heartfelt stories of love, hope, new beginnings and second chances in beautiful locations. Praise for The Baobab Beach Retreat "I enjoyed this book for all kinds of reasons and it's just as good as other romance novels I have read that grace the booksellers' tables." TripFiction. "This book has everything good in women's fiction. It deals with serious issues, family drama, adventure and romance." Elizabeth, Chick Lit Chickadees. "I love Kate Frost's voice, she is a wonderful storyteller... A wonderful read!" Tracey Rogers, author. "I enjoyed this book for all kinds of reasons and it is just as good as other romance novels I have read that grace the booksellers' tables." TripFicton. "This is a truly beautiful story, expertly crafted and written. There's plenty of action and twists, especially when Connie discovers a dark, family secret. The romance is there in abundance and there's plenty of 'will they, won't they' moments to keep the reader guessing... An absolute must read." AnnMarie Wyncoll, author of When Foundations Crumble . "This book has everything good in women's fiction. It deals with serious issues, family drama, adventure and romance." Elizabeth, Chick Lit Chickadees. "I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a complex, compelling book that is a romance, but so much more - a tale about the frailty of human nature, how we can all make mistakes but learn from them as Connie does." Elaine Jeremiah, author of Love Without Time . "This is an intelligent, enjoyable and uplifting story told in steady, thoughtful detail, both regarding Connie's inner struggle and the daily life in the luxury beach resort around her." Debbie Young, author of Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries . "I love Kate Frost's voice, she is a wonderful storyteller... A lovely read!" Tracey Rogers, author. Kate Frost is an internationally bestselling author of romantic escape novels which include A Greek Island Escape, The Island of Hopes and Dreams, One Greek Summer, An Italian Dream, The Greek Heart and The Amsterdam Affair. She also writes character-driven women's fiction (The Butterfly Storm series and A Love Like No Other), and has published Time Shifters, an award-winning time travel adventure trilogy for older children. She has a MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. Since 2021, she has been published by award-winning independent publisher Boldwood and has had seven UK Kindle top 100 bestsellers, with A Greek Island Escape reaching #5 in the whole of the Kindle chart, while One Winter's Night was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association's Romantic Novel of the Year awards 2024. Her books have been translated into Italian, Serbian, Dutch, Slovene and Czech with further translations in the pipeline.Kate lives in Bristol with her husband, son and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. As well as writing novels, she's the co-director of Storytale Festival, a children's book festival that she co-founded in Bristol in 2019. Kate feels incredibly lucky to spend her days writing and being immersed in books.