Escape to sunny Spain with the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise in this heartwarming romcom full of romance, self-discovery and the magic of saying yes to adventure. "A gorgeous story, for all ages, full of heart and hope - sure to inspire a wave of readers to head to Spain in a delightful twist on the Shirley Valentine effect."
When seventy-year-old Atticus Arnott drives his beloved campervan from the rainy hills of Cumbria to the golden coast of Spain, his village is left reeling. With only his loyal collie, Ness, by his side, Atticus sets out in search of sunshine and serenity -- but his journey of travel and self-discovery in Spain soon brings surprises he never imagined.

Back in Ireland, Atticus's daughter Mary is facing a crisis of her own. As her picture-perfect life starts to crumble, she must find the courage to put herself first for once and rediscover the dreams she set aside long ago.

From a later in life romance to an uplifting women's fiction story about family, Atticus Arnott's Great Adventure is a heartwarming travel romance story perfect for fans of escapist holiday read fiction. Proof that it's never too late to start over, this delightful romcom will inspire readers to embrace the unknown with open arms.

NetGalley Reviews:
"The best Caroline James book yet! I fell in love with Atticus and was cheering him on throughout his adventures. The book had me laughing and also brought tears to my eyes. An absolute joy to read. You will love it."

"This was absolutely brilliant and I would give it ten stars if I could."

"A heartwarming and uplifting read! I loved following Atticus on his adventure through sunny Spain, and the story beautifully balances humor, romance, and self-discovery. I highly recommend this feel-good romcom to anyone looking for a story about new beginnings and embracing life's unexpected moments."

"As with all Caroline James's novels the characters shine from the page in glorious technicolour and even the ones with little more than walk on parts will stay with me for a long time. If you, like Atticus, hanker after some winter sun, this is the perfect book to take you there." Eva Glyn, Author

"One of my books of the year! I loved this book and would happily give it more stars, but 5 is the maximum." NetGallery

"Caroline James - the Queen of Later Life stories - the story is completely engaging.Well done Caroline, can't wait for the next one!" NetGalley

"Caroline James has served up a comedic masterpiece that proves retirement doesn't mean retreating -- it means going full throttle with absolutely zero effs left to give!" NetGalley

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• RomanceContemporary
• RomanceLater in Life
• RomanceRomantic Comedy

• Publication Date: September 9, 2025
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
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• Print Length: 404 Pages
• File Size: 28 KB