The Lonely Hearts Lido Club

My favorite read of 2022, I am recommending it to everyone I know.' Reader ReviewThree strangers all caught in the deep end... but can they help each other float through?After tragically losing her husband and being left a single mother to two children, Gabriella has only one escape for herself - swimming at a local London lido to clear her mind. A constant stream of both new and familiar faces visit the lido like Gabriella - but she doesn't suspect any are suffering quite like her, until she meets Helen - who swims to escape her emotionless husband, and Ian - who feels lost in the deep end after becoming unemployed and unable to tell his husband.

Grateful for new companionship, these three strangers decide to make their friendship into something more permanent: The Lonely Hearts Lido Club. An uplifting, captivating read about the power of friendship - fans of Hazel Prior and Mike Gayle will adore this. Readers are loving joining The Lonely Hearts Lido Club:'This was a wonderful story, full of emotion, hope and joy.' Reader ReviewPraise for Charlie Lyndhurst:'Charlie Lyndhurst observes society with a keen eye.' Sue Moorcroft, author of A Home in the Sun'A super cute read - you'll be laughing and crying.' Mandy Baggott, author of Staying Out for the Summer'Perfect meet cutes, great characters, a few laughs, and of course that HEA that checks all the feelgood boxes' Reader Review'I adored every character...

I truly loved it.' Reader Review'I loved jumping between these three stories. I really fell in love with all of these characters.' Reader Review'The story was fantastic. An almost Love, Actually kind of vibe.' Reader Review'Had me laughing out loud.

The writing is good, the storyline is adorable and the characters are lovable.' Reader Review'Didn't let me go until I read the final page...I became fully invested in their lives.' Reader Review'A heartwarming story of staying true to yourself, charming and heartfelt.' Reader Review