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Living The Dream
A sun-soaked comedy of errors on Spain’s Costa del Sol
For some, paradise means golf, cocktails, and sea views. For others, it means trouble, temptation, and more drama than a telenovela.
From a retired magistrate’s “harmless” four-day escape gone wrong… to a drug dealer living large in his £3-million penthouse… to wide-eyed newcomers discovering that running a Spanish bar isn’t all sangria and sunsets—Living The Dream is a riotous, fast-paced romp through the real lives of Brits abroad.
Bitingly funny, endlessly entertaining, and impossible to put down—Steve Hopkins delivers sun, scandal, and side-splitting chaos in his latest must-read novel.
stevehopkinsdirect
“Laughs on every page!”
I couldn’t stop chuckling while reading Living the Dream. The characters are so real you feel like you’ve met them on holiday — or maybe even at the local bar! It’s a witty, warm-hearted look at expat life in Spain, and I found myself nodding in recognition more than once. Perfect escapism with a lot of truth behind the humour.
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“The real Spain, told brilliantly”
So many books about moving abroad paint an unrealistic picture, but this one gets it right. The charm, the chaos, the fiestas that go on forever, even the quirks of the neighbours — it’s all here, written with a light touch that makes it impossible to put down. If you’ve ever dreamed of moving to Spain, read this first!
stevehopkinsdirect
“Warm, funny, and utterly relatable”
I loved every minute of Living the Dream. It made me laugh out loud, but it also captured the challenges of starting a new life abroad with real honesty. The author’s storytelling is so natural, you feel as if he’s sitting across the table sharing tales over a glass of wine. Highly recommended.
stevehopkinsdirect
“A book to dip in and out of — or binge in one go”
I kept this on my bedside table thinking I’d just read a chapter at a time, but I ended up finishing it in a weekend. The short, sharp chapters make it easy to pick up whenever you like, yet the humour and storytelling pull you straight through. A brilliant start to the Brits Abroad series — I can’t wait for the next one!
stevehopkinsdirect
5 Stars “A witty, sun-soaked slice of expat life.”
Living the Dream captures the quirks, charm, and chaos of life in a Spanish village with warmth and humour. Hopkins has a natural storyteller’s voice — sharp, observant, and mischievously funny — making this book as entertaining as it is authentic. For anyone who’s ever thought about packing up and moving abroad, this is essential reading.