{"product_id":"9780733653094","title":"Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon","description":"Author: Sophie Green\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780733653094\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hachette Australia\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 30 Jul 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A heartwarming, feel-good novel bursting with charm, humour and seaside sunshine'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFour women. Four loves. Four life-changing stories. \u003ci\u003eAt a little salon by the sea \u003c\/i\u003e-\u003ci\u003e on the windblown coast of 1980s Australia \u003c\/i\u003e- \u003ci\u003efour different women with intertwined lives will find themselves through love, heartbreak and learning to love again.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLost love\u003c\/b\u003e: Trudy, 57, owns Summertime Salon in the sun-soaked Central Coast town of Terrigal. She loves her job and her clients. Her colours, perms and Princess Di cuts bring joy and confidence to regulars and tourists alike. But since Laurie died, life hasn't been the same.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove on the rocks\u003c\/b\u003e: Anna, 42, brings her mother to Summertime Salon every Monday morning but never gets her own hair done. With two children and an absent husband, she doesn't have time for vanity. When Anna kicks Gary out, will she also rediscover the joys of caring for herself, starting with highlights?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnrequited love\u003c\/b\u003e: Hairdresser Evie, 33, has never had much luck with men. As a single mother, love is the last thing on her mind. Then, new hire Sam joins the salon - he's handsome and kind, and he and Evie hit it off immediately. But is their relationship all that it seems?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst love\u003c\/b\u003e: Apprentice Josie, 19, is seeking independence. She's determined to make her own way in the world, especially when she meets sweet surfer and mechanic Brett, who she can't quite believe is silly over her. How long can she keep him a secret from her overprotective parents?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eUplifting and heartwarming, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLessons in Love at the Seaside Salon \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003efollows four women on their journeys for love - in all its beautiful and bittersweet forms. Sophie Green is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWeekends with the\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSunshine Gardening Society\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Cosy, uplifting and entertaining, this is the perfect escape read' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWOMAN'S DAY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A cosy, comforting read'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBETTER HOMES AND GARDENS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A great read. Relatable and realistic characters in a relatable setting with lovely interwoven yet independent story arcs'\u003c\/b\u003e STARTS AT 60\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Sophie's novels:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Uplifting'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWOMAN'S DAY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Delightful'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBETTER HOMES AND GARDENS\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A warm treat of a novel' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWEEKEND AUSTRALIAN\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Reading a Sophie Green book is the greatest escape'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWHO MAGAZINE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Fulfilling and Australian as a lamb roast and full-bodied shiraz'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Reading this book was like snuggling beneath a warm beach towel after a bracing dip i\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46465992884382,"sku":"ADS-9780733653094","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780733653094.jpg?v=1770011153","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780733653094","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}