SUN-DRENCHED DAYS. MIDNIGHT WINE. BAD DECISIONS.
A sharp, swoony story of messy reinvention, expat chaos,
and chemistry that refuses to stay casual:
The Valencia Expat Club: A Novel
by June Patrick
June 2, 2026
SS Atria Books
If you’ve ever fantasized about blowing up your perfectly curated life, booking a one-way ticket to Europe, and becoming the kind of person who says yes to midnight wine, stolen glances, and questionable decisions in beautiful cities… THE VALENCIA EXPAT CLUB will be your next obsession☀️🍷
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Valencia, this witty, emotionally sharp romance follows Dahlia Delaney—a recently divorced overachiever whose life looks perfect on paper, but absolutely unbearable in practice. Reeling from the collapse of her marriage, Dahlia escapes to Spain expecting distance, distraction, and maybe a little reinvention. What she finds instead is an intoxicating expat community, a city that refuses to let her stay guarded, and Liam Canavan: a charming, emotionally elusive bar owner with a talent for saying exactly the wrong thing at exactly the right time. Their chemistry is immediate—equal parts banter, tension, and the kind of attraction that makes you rethink your life choices over tapas at midnight.
Beneath the flirtation and European escapism, THE VALENCIA EXPAT CLUB is a layered tale exporing identity, freedom, heartbreak, and what happens when you realize the life you built for yourself may not actually be the life you want.
Perfect for readers who love:
✨ messy reinvention arcs
✨ emotionally complicated romance
✨ yearning, banter, and slow-burn tension
✨ Emily Henry–style emotional honesty with a literary edge
This is the romance to kick off your Eurosummer reading list—and trust us, you’ll want to book a flight by the final page!
