Julie Caplin - The Hotel by the Sea | Contemporary Fiction Paperback

Pack your bags and get ready to fall in love with The Hotel by the Sea, your next romantic getaway awaits! This contemporary fiction novel follows Rebecca as she seeks an escape by taking a temporary job at the family-run Quinta do Mar hotel on Portugal's stunning Algarve coast. Discover an uplifting summer romance about finding yourself, choosing happiness, and realizing that love is about being seen.

• Rebecca escapes after a public embarrassment involving the man she secretly loves.
• She encounters Felipe Rebelo, charming, confident, and burdened by family responsibilities.
• The story explores themes of self-discovery, happiness, and genuine connection.
• Set against the backdrop of Portugal's beautiful Algarve coast.
• Part of the 'Romantic Escapes' series (Book 13 of 13).

This is the paperback edition of the novel, written in English.

• Author: Julie Caplin
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publication Date: 23 April 2026
• ISBN-10: 0008804753
• ISBN-13: 978-0008804756
• Dimensions: 129 x 24 x 198mm
• Weight: 224 g
• Publisher: One More Chapter

This novel is highly rated by readers, often described as romantic, warm, witty, and a wonderful escape to a beautiful location.

Escape to the Algarve coast with Julie Caplin's latest feel-good read, perfect for fans of contemporary romantic comedy.