- The stunning new summer besteller from Freya North. They drive each other crazy. And they both have something to hide. But we all have our secrets. It"s just some are bigger than others! Joe has a beautiful house, a great job, no commitments - and he likes it like that. All he needs is a quiet house-sitter for his rambling old place by the sea. When Tess turns up on his doorstep, he"s not sure she"s right for the job. Where has she come from in such a hurry? Her past is a blank and she"s something of an enigma. But there"s something about her - even though sparks fly every time they meet. And it looks as though she"s here to stay!