The Floating Venice Bookshop By Annabel French - The Floating Shop #2

Published: 12/02/2026

Genres: Romance - Chick Lit

‘This was a fantastic read! Who wouldn’t want a floating bookshop!’ Reader Review⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Can a bookshop bring two hearts together?Beth loves everything about living in Venice. The meandering canals and the cobbled streets have captured her heart, so when she loses her job and fears she’ll have to return to England, she’s devastated.

When she stumbles upon a book barge for sale, it seems like fate. Beth has always dreamed of opening a bookshop that combines her two art and books. She just needs to be brave enough to take the leap.

Enter Marco, a gorgeous, passionate Venetian art promoter. Their chemistry is instant and electric, but Beth needs Marco’s local knowledge to launch her business and the last thing she wants is a distraction. However, as they work together, it becomes clear how hard it is to ignore the sparks flying between them.

The closer they become, the more their attraction grows. Soon, they will have to should they face their fears and give love a chance? Or walk away forever?

A heartwarming, escapist romance, perfect for fans of Julie Caplin and Cressida McLaughlin.

Publisher information

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008736477
Number of pages: 368
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
Weight: 240 g
Language: English