This Book Belongs To

<p><strong><em>While trekking across South America first-time backpacker Ellie Bartlett finds a mysterious guidebook that changes the course of her journey-and her life.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>'A gorgeously written story with wonderful characters and stunning scenery' - Alli Sinclair bestselling author of <em>The Codebreakers</em>.</strong></p><p></p><p>Ellie Bartlett dreams of a life away from the sharp edges of New York City. Away from her creepy boss shoebox apartment and nights spent alone eating ice-cream. She's desperate to find happiness-and love.</p><p></p><p>After losing out on yet another promotion Ellie quits her job and buys a ticket to South America. Arriving at her hostel as a first-time backpacker she finds a mysterious guidebook filled with cryptic messages about life and love. Intrigued Ellie contacts the previous owner Bella who wrote her name under the heading <strong>THIS BOOK BELONGS TO</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Her email lands in the inbox of Jerry Townsend an architect and widower living in San Francisco. Jerry is barely keeping his life together as he juggles raising three daughters alone and construction of a museum in memory of his late wife-Bella.</p><p></p><p>Ellie and Jerry start messaging sharing their fears hopes and desires. Following Bella's advice Ellie embarks on a six-month solo adventure across South America and over the course of emails texts phone calls and video chats Ellie and Jerry's pen-pal friendship develops into something more...</p><p></p><p><strong><em>But can you fall in love with someone you've never met?</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>A heart-warming debut novel that shows what amazing adventures can happen when you step outside your comfort zone! For readers who loved Cheryl Strayed's <em>Wild</em> and Mark Adam's <em>Turn Right at Machu Picchu</em>.</strong></p><p></p>