Top 6 books that remind us of summer holidays and exotic destinations

Jan 5th 2013, 16:00 | By Sarah Jordan | Add comment

These sun soaked dramas aren't short on substance...

It's that time of the year again, when the Christmas rush is over and everything feels a bit, well, gloomy.

So to cheer you up we've rounded up our pick of the best dramatic reads with a huge helping of sunshine, tropical climates and exotic locations.

Take a look and let us know the novels that help you beat the winter blues...

A widow is forced to sell her beach hut to pay off massive debts, but she can't help but remember all the glorious sunshine and family fun she's had there during the long hot lazy summers... The Beach Hut by Veronica Henry, £6.99, amazon.co.uk.