A thrilling new family drama from the author of The Photographer’s Wife and Perfectly Ordinary People: multi-million bestselling author Nick Alexander
Dee’s life in rainy Salford is a world away from her sister Trina’s champagne-and-caviar shenanigans.
So when Trina offers escape—ten days on a sun-drenched Greek island owned by a handsome, enigmatic businessman—Dee leaves comfort, routine, and the endless drizzle behind. A little bit of sunshine seems like the perfect antidote to her summertime blues.
But paradise proves hot and restless. The other guests are increasingly on-edge and a creeping sense of doom shadows Dee’s every step.
As the Aegean sun beats down, hidden truths begin to blister in the heat. Soon, Dee must question everything: the reality behind her sister’s glittering lifestyle, the true intentions of their seductive host, and whether the grass on this sunny side of the fence is really so green after all.
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Nick Alexander 
Really enjoyed ALittle bit of Sunshine.
Thank you. The only author I’ve read who seems to really understand Alzheimers – the loss of vocabulary, keeping up a ‘nonsense’ conversation because it made them feel heard. Dee’s feelings of sharing the Alzheimers journey, the oh so brief smile of love and recognition. You really got it and I’m so glad I was there for my Mam. Even when she didn’t know me, I think she felt me.
Thank you Nick
Linda Tasker
I just read (most of) A Little Bit of Sunshine. I wanted to like it- great storyline, and so unique from the same old love storyline found in many books.
I have read daily since I was about 10 years old. Your writing style is interesting.
Until you brought politics into it. You threw barbs at a sitting President several times throughout the book. That was a huge turnoff, and in the past quarter of the book I simply found it distasteful enough to put it down and get a different book to read. A fictional story really isn’t the place for this. It’s tacky, and ruined the read.
I’ll make note of your name so I dont read any of your other books.
Hi Charm.
Thanks for your comments.
My main aim when writing dialogue is to write convincing characters who might actually exist, and because humans do talk about politics, I don’t agree at all that fictional characters should not express political opinions.
If one is aiming to write a convincing European character in 2025/2026 it is impossible IMHO to avoid having them comment on Trump. He may be a sitting president, but Europeans almost unanimously talk about their hatred for him because:
He’s a convicted criminal, a confirmed sexual abuser (Stormy Daniels), a vulgar, sexist slug of a man who talks openly of “grabbing women by the pussy”, a racist who shares ape-videos of the Obamas (en ex-sitting president, I might point out) and a constant liar who is in the process of destroying the reputation of a previously wonderful nation internationally while destroying all of the USA’s historical alliances. If you don’t want to hear people criticise your “sitting president”, then you probably need to avoid all non-American conversation (indeed, non MAGA-bubble conversation) including realistic fiction. My advice overall would be to just vote for a classier candidate next time around.
Best wishes. Nick.
I’ll stand by my review. Your TDS should not shadow your story writing.
Your book alienates the *larger majority of the population, as the *majority voted him into office.