No (wo)man is an island, and it's the support and encouragement of her long-suffering partner, family and friends that have allowed her to take a leap of faith in creating Sunrise Sisterhood. Sounds like a good plan although his eldest daughter Claire is coming to stay with Liz for the summer.

The Sunrise Sisterhood by Cathy Bramley - Fantastic Fiction The Sunrise Sisterhood by Cathy Bramley - Fantastic Fiction

What a lovely warm and uplifting read this is with three fabulous main characters, each dealing with their own issues in life but ultimately so much better with each other to support. But as the summer draws along, they try to resolve their differences and attempt to become the sisters that each of them so desperately needs. Each one of these women is hiding a big secret, and they are going to need each other when the fallout inevitably comes. Reading a Cathy Bramley novel is like having a chat with your best friend over a glass of wine and a great big slice of your favourite cake and The Sunrise Sisterhood is definitely no exception. There were a fair few storylines weaving around each other and these were really lovely to get immersed in.With Clare and Ivy staying for the summer and no love lost between Clare and Skye, it could cause more problems than it solves. I wanted to be friends with the ladies, sample their supper club creations, and even holiday in that beautiful part of the country. The two God daughters having issues in their lives - I don't give spoilers, and how everything comes out in the open eventually. Mike’s first daughter Clare, from his marriage to Jen, is also planning to spend the summer with Liz.

chat with Amanda Prowse, author of The Food Of Love We chat with Amanda Prowse, author of The Food Of Love

Cathy Bramley is the author of the best-selling romantic comedies Ivy Lane, Appleby Farm, Wickham Hall, Conditional Love and The Plumberry School of Comfort Food. A great summer read that lives up to its title, it really is about sisterhood and families of all shapes with Interesting characters you want to hug.Keen to discover the inspiration behind this powerful, moving story, I spoke to Amanda about the novel, just as it reached No. She managed to construct a cast of characters and a plot that exuded complete and utter warmth so perfectly.