Phaedra Patrick

Phaedra Patrick studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organiser and communications manager. An award-winning short story writer, she now writes full time. She lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her husband and son.

Genres: General Fiction

New and upcoming books

November 2025

The Time Hop Coffee Shop

Novels

   The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper (2016)
   Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone (2017)
     aka Wishes Under The Willow Tree
   The Library of Lost and Found (2019)
   The Secrets of Sunshine (2020)
     aka The Secrets of Love Story Bridge
   The Book Share (2022)
     aka The Messy Lives of Book People
   The Little Italian Hotel (2023)
   The Year of What if (2024)
   The Time Hop Coffee Shop (2025)

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Phaedra Patrick recommends

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife (2024)
Anna Johnston
"Warm, witty and heartfelt, Frederik Fife is a loveable character you'll want to cheer on from your armchair. This is a sweet, touching life-swap adventure you won't want to miss."

This Disaster Loves You (2024)
Richard Roper
"Richard Roper uplifts the human spirit and shows us how to embrace life and hope."

The Memory Library (2024)
Kate Storey
"An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness.'"

The Art of Belonging (2024)
Eleanor Ray
"Heartfelt and heartwarming, this uplifting read is full of characters to cherish and cheer for."

Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame (2024)
Olivia Ford
"A warm-hearted book that rises to the top with its delightful story and wonderful characters."

Life and Otter Miracles (2023)
Hazel Prior
"A joyous addition for bookshelves everywhere. Nature lovers and readers looking for a warm-hearted, touching read are sure to love it as much as I did."

Love, Locked Down (2022)
Beth Reekles
"Each page of Love, Locked Down is pure joy. Beth Reekles has written the perfect book for these times."

The Keeper of Stories (2022)
Sally Page
"A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with."

This Shining Life (2021)
Harriet Kline
"A beautifully written and endlessly touching debut that’s sure to tug your heartstrings."

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island (2021)
Colleen Oakley
"The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is a tender, surprising story of love and loss with a sprinkle of laughter too. Colleen Oakley’s writing is as fresh as the fish caught by the Frick islanders. Once you hop off the ferry to join them, you’ll never want to leave. This was the most enjoyable book I’ve read in a long time."

The Last Night (2020)
C D Major
"Intriguing, beautiful and brilliant."

Sorry I Missed You (2020)
Suzy Krause
"A quirky, original story about unexpected friendship and the power of hope, Sorry I Missed You is a gem of a book."

Meet Me At the Museum (2018)
Anne Youngson
"Readers are sure to love this wise and witty debut that celebrates the art of letter writing and the kindness of strangers."

Flying At Night (2018)
Rebecca L Brown
"Beautifully written and endlessly touching, three memorable characters face life head-on with bravery and heart."

The Reluctant Fortune-Teller (2018)
Keziah Frost
"Insightful, charming and intriguing."

Rosie Coloured Glasses (2018)
Brianna Wolfson
"A brilliant and beguiling debut exploring the highs and heartbreaking lows of love. Sparkling, insightful and honest, the Thorpe family's powerful story will stay in my thoughts for a long time."

The Cactus (2018)
Sarah Haywood
"Equal parts intelligent, funny and devastating, Haywood breathes life into an unlikely heroine in a bold, emotionally-charged debut."

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