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A Little Bit of Sunshine: The brand new 2026 bestseller from the author of Perfectly Ordinary People and The Photographer's Wife
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Two sisters.
With very different lives.
An invitation that changes everything.Dee’s life in rainy Salford couldn’t be more different from her sister Trina’s champagne-and-caviar shenanigans. So when Trina invites her to spend ten days on a luxurious Greek island, Dee can’t resist the promise of sunshine — or the chance to step briefly into her sister’s enviable world.
But paradise proves hot and restless and as the heat intensifies, tensions begin to blister in the heat. The other guests grow restless. The island starts to feel claustrophobic.
And Dee begins to sense that something about her sister’s perfect lifestyle doesn’t add up.
With the Aegean sun blazing overhead, long-buried truths begin to surface — about family, envy, and the dangerous allure of appearances. Soon Dee must confront the reality behind Trina’s glamorous world, the intentions of their seductive host, and a question she can no longer
Is the life she has been longing for really as perfect as it seems?
A gripping, emotionally rich family drama about sisters, secrets, and the cost of jealousy— from multi-million bestselling author Nick Alexander.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautiful and poignant tale that will steal your heart.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Packed with simmering frustrations, wonderfully immersive — I could almost feel the heat.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found it impossible to put my Kindle down.”
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Two sisters.
With very different lives.
An invitation that changes everything.Dee’s life in rainy Salford couldn’t be more different from her sister Trina’s champagne-and-caviar shenanigans. So when Trina invites her to spend ten days on a luxurious Greek island, Dee can’t resist the promise of sunshine — or the chance to step briefly into her sister’s enviable world.
But paradise proves hot and restless and as the heat intensifies, tensions begin to blister in the heat. The other guests grow restless. The island starts to feel claustrophobic.
And Dee begins to sense that something about her sister’s perfect lifestyle doesn’t add up.
With the Aegean sun blazing overhead, long-buried truths begin to surface — about family, envy, and the dangerous allure of appearances. Soon Dee must confront the reality behind Trina’s glamorous world, the intentions of their seductive host, and a question she can no longer
Is the life she has been longing for really as perfect as it seems?
A gripping, emotionally rich family drama about sisters, secrets, and the cost of jealousy— from multi-million bestselling author Nick Alexander.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautiful and poignant tale that will steal your heart.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Packed with simmering frustrations, wonderfully immersive — I could almost feel the heat.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found it impossible to put my Kindle down.”
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Published December 22, 2025
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About the author
Nick Alexander
32 books665 followersMy novels:
A Little Bit of Sunshine (2026)
Where Do We Go From Here (2025)
The Imperfection of Us (2023)
Perfectly Ordinary People (2022)
From Something Old (2021)
The Road to Zoe (2020)
You Then, Me Now (2019)
Things We Never Said (2017)
The Bottle of Tears (2016) (also published as Let the Light Shine).
The Other Son (2015)
The Photographer's Wife (2014)
Two novels featuring Hannah:
- The Half-Life of Hannah.
- Other Halves (Dec 2013)
Two novels featuring CC:
- The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend
- The French House (May 2013)
The Fifty Reasons Series, following the life of lovelorn Mark
- 50 Reasons to Say Goodbye
- Sottopassaggio
- Good Thing, Bad Thing
- Better Than Easy
- Sleight Of Hand
And the standalone novel
- 13:55 Eastern Standard Time
The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend, The French House, and The Half-Life of Hannah have all been huge kindle hits, reaching number #1 in Amazon's kindle chart.
I live in the southern French Alps with three mogs (Mangui, Pastel & Pedro) and a very special ferret.
A Little Bit of Sunshine (2026)
Where Do We Go From Here (2025)
The Imperfection of Us (2023)
Perfectly Ordinary People (2022)
From Something Old (2021)
The Road to Zoe (2020)
You Then, Me Now (2019)
Things We Never Said (2017)
The Bottle of Tears (2016) (also published as Let the Light Shine).
The Other Son (2015)
The Photographer's Wife (2014)
Two novels featuring Hannah:
- The Half-Life of Hannah.
- Other Halves (Dec 2013)
Two novels featuring CC:
- The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend
- The French House (May 2013)
The Fifty Reasons Series, following the life of lovelorn Mark
- 50 Reasons to Say Goodbye
- Sottopassaggio
- Good Thing, Bad Thing
- Better Than Easy
- Sleight Of Hand
And the standalone novel
- 13:55 Eastern Standard Time
The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend, The French House, and The Half-Life of Hannah have all been huge kindle hits, reaching number #1 in Amazon's kindle chart.
I live in the southern French Alps with three mogs (Mangui, Pastel & Pedro) and a very special ferret.
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February 8, 2026
I usually enjoy Nick Alexander’s book despite the usual unsubtle political digs and references. However, this one was just weird. Why on earth were there so many references to the temperature? We get it … it’s hot in Greece and colder in England!!
And, who in the UK uses Fahrenheit? This was just weird and so distracting for the silly, but not-too-bad story, about a woman realising she’s happy with her lot after all.
And, who in the UK uses Fahrenheit? This was just weird and so distracting for the silly, but not-too-bad story, about a woman realising she’s happy with her lot after all.
January 7, 2026
Predictable.
A Little bit of Sunshine, Nick Alexander 4 stars
A bit of an unrealistic opportunity for a get away holiday with your sister due to her husband’s work. This involves a free stay on a small Greek island owned by an attractive narcissist, who is suave and attentive. Gradually the truth of Mr Attractive comes out, especially as a result of Greek fires and a tight escape.
Back home with her husband their long standing love is predictably rekindled, especially as he was the one who arranged their escape to safety from the Island.
Predictability meant that I skim read the boring bits in which you know how it’s going to go down! This resulted in 4 stars rather than 5. I’ve read it but wouldn’t say it is one of Nick’s best books.
A Little bit of Sunshine, Nick Alexander 4 stars
A bit of an unrealistic opportunity for a get away holiday with your sister due to her husband’s work. This involves a free stay on a small Greek island owned by an attractive narcissist, who is suave and attentive. Gradually the truth of Mr Attractive comes out, especially as a result of Greek fires and a tight escape.
Back home with her husband their long standing love is predictably rekindled, especially as he was the one who arranged their escape to safety from the Island.
Predictability meant that I skim read the boring bits in which you know how it’s going to go down! This resulted in 4 stars rather than 5. I’ve read it but wouldn’t say it is one of Nick’s best books.
December 23, 2025
really makes you think about life, it's temptations and the ways we can get stuck: both by doing the same thing every day and dreaming of all the different things we could be doing but aren't!
January 2, 2026
Anyone who knows me knows that this is one of my favourite authors whose 50 Reasons series was one of the first series I read on my shiny new kindle keyboard way back in April 2011... Since then I have pounced on every new release as soon as I was able... And have loved them all just as much, this one being no exception...
We start with Dee whose life is merely ticking along. She is still suffering from the death of her mother and also juggles her own life and work with visiting her father in the care home where he lives, not that he knows who she is... Quite different to that of her sister Trina who lives in Australia with her flashy rich husband, both living the life of Riley! Or so it appears...
Anyway... long story short and Trina is making one of her very rare visits to the UK and suggests that Dee travel down to London to catch up with her - I mean, all that way and can't even make the effort to pop up north to see her sister - but her time is precious and so Dee gives in and, as well as seeing her sister, scores an invite to a rather posh do, where she is seated with a business contact of her brother-in-law who takes rather a fancy to her... So much so that she is included in his invitation to Trina and her husband to stay with him on his private Greek island.
And it is there where Dee starts to realise that maybe her sister's life isn't as idyllic as she portrays and also that maybe, her's isn't as humdrum as she thinks...
I's already said how much I love this author's books. His characters, the storylines, and the no nonsense way the whole is delivered. And he always leaves me satisfied at the end. Occasionally emotionally exhausted, but always satisfied. And the way he makes the characters get under your skin, compelling you to root for them, or otherwise in some cases, all the time caring about what happens to them.
Ok so in this book I did find certain elements a wee bit on the contrived side, especially the dramatic rescue, but the rest of what I read was so well delivered that I was well able to easily forgive and move on.
All in all, a worthy addition to an already well impressive back catalogue. Roll on next time...
We start with Dee whose life is merely ticking along. She is still suffering from the death of her mother and also juggles her own life and work with visiting her father in the care home where he lives, not that he knows who she is... Quite different to that of her sister Trina who lives in Australia with her flashy rich husband, both living the life of Riley! Or so it appears...
Anyway... long story short and Trina is making one of her very rare visits to the UK and suggests that Dee travel down to London to catch up with her - I mean, all that way and can't even make the effort to pop up north to see her sister - but her time is precious and so Dee gives in and, as well as seeing her sister, scores an invite to a rather posh do, where she is seated with a business contact of her brother-in-law who takes rather a fancy to her... So much so that she is included in his invitation to Trina and her husband to stay with him on his private Greek island.
And it is there where Dee starts to realise that maybe her sister's life isn't as idyllic as she portrays and also that maybe, her's isn't as humdrum as she thinks...
I's already said how much I love this author's books. His characters, the storylines, and the no nonsense way the whole is delivered. And he always leaves me satisfied at the end. Occasionally emotionally exhausted, but always satisfied. And the way he makes the characters get under your skin, compelling you to root for them, or otherwise in some cases, all the time caring about what happens to them.
Ok so in this book I did find certain elements a wee bit on the contrived side, especially the dramatic rescue, but the rest of what I read was so well delivered that I was well able to easily forgive and move on.
All in all, a worthy addition to an already well impressive back catalogue. Roll on next time...
December 27, 2025
hard to put down!
This book was really interesting and kept me invested in the characters. Not predictable, the plot surprises you at times. Some very interesting conversations between the characters at times about our paths in life and about grief. I love this author and will read anything new he writes. It’s always an interesting story that makes you think as well as entertains.
This book was really interesting and kept me invested in the characters. Not predictable, the plot surprises you at times. Some very interesting conversations between the characters at times about our paths in life and about grief. I love this author and will read anything new he writes. It’s always an interesting story that makes you think as well as entertains.
January 9, 2026
Originally gave it a 5/5 because any book I just don’t want to put down must be 5 star worthy but moved down to a 4 because while it was very good, it was slightly predictable and I personally prefer a book that you don’t see the twist coming. I also don’t condone cheating (even if it’s a fictional story) and there was a bit of that as well even if it didn’t go far. It was very thought provoking though and encourages the reader to also take a look at their own life. Overall, it was a good story that really did make me just want to keep picking it up to see what happened next.
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January 26, 2026
Always enjoy Nick Alexander's books, they are well written, very readable, usually about regular people, likeable characters so you actually care what happens to them (very important I think). This book was no exception - you are always guaranteed a good story and a good read with one of Nick Alexander's books - treat yourself.
January 29, 2026
Story is good
While the story is good, the need to add political views, however disguised, is not necessary. Political preferences should remain private as everyone has their own beliefs and reasons for choosing their affiliation. The multiple Trump negative references were unnecessary to the story.
While the story is good, the need to add political views, however disguised, is not necessary. Political preferences should remain private as everyone has their own beliefs and reasons for choosing their affiliation. The multiple Trump negative references were unnecessary to the story.
February 18, 2026
Not what I expected, but bloody fantastic!
Well! I've been to Greece and Cyprus and Turkey. I've been in a rut, job wise, marriage wise, etc. But this was a charmer of a story. I really don't know what else to say without spoilers, but the characters were believable, the situation also. The ending satisfying. A very enjoyable read.
Well! I've been to Greece and Cyprus and Turkey. I've been in a rut, job wise, marriage wise, etc. But this was a charmer of a story. I really don't know what else to say without spoilers, but the characters were believable, the situation also. The ending satisfying. A very enjoyable read.
December 30, 2025
Unputadownable
This book certainly gets you thinking about life and the people surrounding us. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. It's a beautiful story of relationships but also of discovery, hope and realisation. I absolutely loved it.
This book certainly gets you thinking about life and the people surrounding us. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. It's a beautiful story of relationships but also of discovery, hope and realisation. I absolutely loved it.
January 5, 2026
Good story
I really enjoyed this book even if it is not really a blokey book but I'll read anything that holds my attention and this story certainly did that. Thoroughly recommend it.
I really enjoyed this book even if it is not really a blokey book but I'll read anything that holds my attention and this story certainly did that. Thoroughly recommend it.
January 6, 2026
Sunshine
I loved this story. Read it really quickly as I loved the characters and the scenes created by the author. I could feel the temperature on the island as the descriptive writing conveyed it so well.
I loved this story. Read it really quickly as I loved the characters and the scenes created by the author. I could feel the temperature on the island as the descriptive writing conveyed it so well.
January 12, 2026
I had been looking forward to this latest book but in truth having struggled to reach the finishing line I found it somewhat below par and far too much of a soap opera set with predictable storyline content and detached disconnected characters.
January 16, 2026
If I had a pound for every sentence of Dee’s beginning with ‘um’ I’d be as rich as billionaire Wayne. I’ve enjoyed all of Nick Alexander’s other novels but unfortunately found this one to be dull, repetitive and preachy.
January 21, 2026
I love Nick's books have done since I read Photographers wife. I always wait impatiently for his next book. This is not his best and was a bit disappointed. Sorry. I was bored in bits and skim read it. It didn't grip me like his other books.
I'm looking forward to his next book
I'm looking forward to his next book
February 2, 2026
the book is confused about its genre!
I feel like this book had a point to make and the story was forced to add a bit of interest and drama. It didn’t flow and felt disjointed and clunky
I feel like this book had a point to make and the story was forced to add a bit of interest and drama. It didn’t flow and felt disjointed and clunky
February 8, 2026
DNF’d at 60% - this was just getting boring. I was really hoping this book would pick up in pace because I enjoyed the character development. But I found myself predicting what was happening and the narrative was just too repetitive for me.
February 10, 2026
While I have enjoyed this read to a certain extent, I did not like the references about Trump which was totally unnecessary.
To sum up this book in one line;
The grass is not always greener on the other side.
To sum up this book in one line;
The grass is not always greener on the other side.
December 30, 2025
Thought provoking read
Another fab read by Nick Alexander, you can a
always guarantee a great story from this author, I've read all his books , my go to author
Another fab read by Nick Alexander, you can a
always guarantee a great story from this author, I've read all his books , my go to author
January 7, 2026
A redemptive tale ….
Nick Alexander’s forte another well executed story.
Nick Alexander’s forte another well executed story.
January 8, 2026
As always enjoyed this book by one of my favourite authors. Always such interesting characters. This one is about Dee, a middle aged women, quite bored by life and marriage, mourning the loss of her mother, caring for her father with Alzheimer’s and feeling envious of her sister living in Australia with a wealthy husband. However when her sister makes a rare visit to the UK Dee joins her in London, gets invited to a grand fundraising gala and subsequently invited to a millionaire’s Greek Island with her sister and husband. Some interesting conversations about life develop and Dee begins to reconsider her opinions.
January 8, 2026
very slow to start then a couple of exciting chapters and back to slow
January 9, 2026
Not the best of Nick Alexander
* DNF
** Stuck with it
*** OK, could read another by the same author
**** Would recommend
***** Sticks with me / page turner.
* DNF
** Stuck with it
*** OK, could read another by the same author
**** Would recommend
***** Sticks with me / page turner.
January 13, 2026
Thought provoking. A bit slow but picked up towards the end.
January 21, 2026
Not the outcome I expected. Modern read. Quite emotional too
January 22, 2026
Another good book from Nick
Great story that is an easy read, with the magic ingredients: - funny, sexy, a bit of drama and danger with a happy ending.
Great story that is an easy read, with the magic ingredients: - funny, sexy, a bit of drama and danger with a happy ending.
January 28, 2026
boringly brain numbing!
The most exciting part is the account of the fire - the rest of the story is not worth the paper it’s written on!
The most exciting part is the account of the fire - the rest of the story is not worth the paper it’s written on!
January 29, 2026
absolutely fabulous read
Loved this insightful, genuinely lovely and heartfelt read. Bringing true everyday issues facing us today with a touch of sunshine!
Loved this insightful, genuinely lovely and heartfelt read. Bringing true everyday issues facing us today with a touch of sunshine!
January 31, 2026
Actually 3.5, it's a good book with some interesting reflections on relationships both sibling and romantic.
February 3, 2026
I really do love the author, but maybe this is not my favorite work of his. It starts a bit slow at fist and then there’s a lot going on, but in the end it is entertaining and gets you thinking.
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