If you love women’s fiction and want a getaway that’s both fun and moving, The Santorini Writing Retreat is for you! It’s all about friendship, second chances, and the power of writing.
The Santorini Writing Retreat
Secrets make the best stories…
Three women, one writing retreat, endless possibilities…
Bestselling author Jessica Rose needs to escape from a terrible secret that’s robbed her of her creativity. Could leading a retreat on a gorgeous Greek island be just what she needs?
Coming home to Santorini was never in Zina’s plans, but now she’s determined to make her new business a success.
And then there’s Karmela, who just wants to write her book and make her mother proud.
In the heat of their Greek island paradise, these new friends find the courage to shape their own stories, and write endings they can all be proud of…
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My Review of The Santorini Writing Retreat
Picture this: a sun-drenched Greek island, just you and your notebook, ready for a fresh start. That’s The Santorini Writing Retreat—with a funny, heartfelt twist.
The novel brings together three women at very different crossroads in their lives: Jessica Rose, a bestselling author carrying a heavy secret that’s drained her creative well; Zina, a determined entrepreneur returning to her home island to build something new from scratch; and Karmela, an aspiring writer seeking to make her mother proud. A writing retreat on the beautiful island of Santorini, with its stunning sea and whitewashed buildings, is where they first meet and begin their journey of self-discovery.
Jessica’s reluctance as retreat leader makes her vulnerable and her story captivating. The sharp contrast between her public achievements and her private struggles with self-doubt and a hidden secret highlights how easily people can mask their pain. Zina’s story shows what it’s really like to go home and reinvent yourself, while Karmela’s quiet strength is a nice change of pace. The women are portrayed with great empathy, and their development feels genuine and earned.
Reading it, I felt a strong connection to the three women, particularly their use of writing to work through life’s challenges. Similar to Jessica, I’ve had dry spells where my creativity was blocked by unresolved issues. Like Karmela, I’m driven to create something worthwhile, not just for me but for the people who’ve helped me. The retreat’s blend of solitude and community helped me remember the importance of taking breaks to reconnect with myself. This story prompted me to consider the untold stories I’ve been afraid to share, and why those might be the most important ones to tell.
It’s not only the gorgeous Greek scenery (the food descriptions alone are amazing!) that makes this book special; it’s also its honest look at the art of storytelling. As these women write, they face their hidden truths, showing us that the greatest stories are often the ones we’re scared to share. That tagline, “Secrets make the best stories,” isn’t just catchy; it’s the whole point of the book. It’s a heartwarming story that tackles real life, and it might even make you want to write your own!
The author
Eva Glyn writes escapist relationship-driven fiction with a kernel of truth at its heart. She loves to travel and finds inspiration in beautiful places and the stories they hide.
Set mainly in Croatia, her contemporary stories are more about friendship than romance, the coming together of people through shared interests, and the opportunity to make fresh starts in their lives. Her latest book, The Santorini Writing Retreat, is her first set in Greece.
In addition Eva has written two Second World War dual timeline romances, An Island of Secrets and The Collaborator’s Daughter. All her books are published by One More Chapter, a division of Harper Collins.
Although she considers herself Welsh, Eva lives in Cornwall with the man she met and fell in love with more than thirty years ago. She also writes as Jane Cable.
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I received a copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources and One More Chapter via NetGalley for a review and participation in the blog tour. Read what others on this tour are writing about the book :
Nice review! I enjoyed this one too!