A Love Island connection

AN author from Albir has expressed her delight when her new romantic comedy novel, The Coach Trip, went straight to number one in the Amazon Kindle charts on Saturday, July 15. Jo Lyons is a local author originally from the North East of England. This is her third book, and it is also based in Albir.

It was at the same time of the release that her niece, Gabby, entered the Mallorcan Love Island villa as a Casa Amor bombshell. “Romance runs strong in our family,” said Jo. “We’re all hoping she finds the man of her dreams. It feels like an extreme way to go about it, but needs must! She’s a great girl and this is a fantastic opportunity for her to challenge herself. It must be nerve­racking but she’s han­ dling it all so well. I also packed her off with all three of my novels to get her in the mood. My new book is about a workaholic who finds love unexpect­

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