From one of the United Kingdom's best-loved authors comes this warm and emotional romantic drama which spent months in the UK's Sunday Times bestseller list. With its feelgood heart and sensitively handled themes, its setting on the dramatic and beautiful North East coast of England and a cast of characters who feel like friends and family - Freya North brings the reader into a world they'll never forget. In the quirky British seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea in stunning North Yorkshire, a grand old house needs someone to care for it while the owner is away on business. Down in London, with her life in turmoil, a young woman crams everything into her car and heads north. Joe Saunders likes to believe that he is in complete control of his life. He has a great job, no commitments and all he needs is a quiet house sitter for his rambling old place by the sea. When Tess turns up on Joe’s doorstep having travelled hundreds of miles, she won’t leave until he gives her the job. With Joe frequently abroad, his house soon becomes her haven, the little town her home, its inhabitants her friends. Yet Tess finds herself looking forward to the times when Joe returns - and for Joe travel starts to lose its appeal. Sparks always fly between them - but which secrets will they keep from each other, and which will they share? PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE SITTER ‘...will make you smile, sigh and cheer as this story proves love can be found in the most unexpected places’ Sunday Express ‘…another surefire hit for Freya’ Heat Magazine ‘This quirky novel is a lively holiday read’ Star Magazine 'The novel's likeable central characters are so well painted that you feel not only that you know them, by that you know how right they are for each other.' Daily Telegraph PRAISE FOR FREYA NORTH 'Darkly funny and sexy - literary escapism at its very finest' Sunday Independent 'These are real women, with real feelings.' SHE magazine ' 'A delicious creation... sparkling in every sense.' Daily Express 'Plenty to say that's fresh about the age-old differences between men and women.' Marie Claire 'Fast-paced, page-turning and full of endearing, interesting characters. I defy anyone who doesn't fall in love with it.' Glamour 'Freya North has given us another poignant tale - you won't be able to put this one down.' OK magazine 'A very telling and enjoyable take on contemporary life.' Woman And Home 'A story of reflection and redemption - a tender tale that seems to have come from the very heart of this author.' New Books Magazine