Warm and funny, the Canal Boat Cafe is the latest book from the bestselling author of A Christmas Tail . Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin. Summer Freeman returns to the waterside village of Summer Freeman returns to the waterside village of Willowbeck to rescue the Canal Boat Caf??, her late mother???s picturesque narrowboat, which has run into choppy waters. A family friend, Valerie, has been trying to keep things afloat, but the coffee machine is jammed, the cake offerings are paltry and not all of the locals want to see the caf?? succeed. Help comes from the boat next door, in the shape of handsome wildlife photographer, Mason and his naughty Border Terrier, who are showing more than a passing interest in Summer and her adorable Bichon Frise, Latte. But is Mason being honest about himself? Or does he have something to hide? As her life and the community of Willowbeck begin to entwine, Summer finds herself setting sail on a new adventure. Will the anchor of a steady life on land be too strong or can Summer learn to cut loose and embrace life afloat? The Canal Boat Cafe was first published as a four-part e-book serial. This is the complete novel.