The Sunshine and Biscotti Club: The perfect uplifting escapist romantic comedy beach read for summer 2026

‘Perfect summer reading in a nutshell’ – Rachel Gilbey

The ovens are pre-heating, the Prosecco is chilling…and The Sunshine and Biscotti Club is nearly ready to open its doors.

But the guests have other things on their minds…

Libby: The Blogger
Life is Instagram-perfect for food blogger Libby…until she catches her husband cheating just weeks before her Italian cooking club’s grand opening.

Evie: The Mum
Eve’s marriage isn’t working, but she’s not dared admit it until now. A trip to Italy to help Libby open The Sunshine and Biscotti Club might be the perfect escape…

Jessica: In Love with her Best Friend
Jessica has thrown herself into her work to shut out the memory of the man who never loved her back. The same man who’s just turned up in Tuscany…

Welcome to Tuscany’s newest baking school – where your biscotti is served with a side of love, laughter and ice-cold limoncello!

What reviewers are saying about The Sunshine and Biscotti Club

‘A warm and lovely story about friendship, cooking and the glorious Italian countryside’ - For the Love of Books

‘A brilliant combination of sun, sand, romantic Italy, and a characterful renovation.’ - JC Cross (NetGalley)

‘This was a warm, thoughtful and well written summer read that I really enjoyed.’ - Kitty Hill (NetGalley)