At the Ocean's Edge

by Heather Dixon

When journalist Meg Adamson is sent to interview bestselling author Cullen Walsh in the seaside town of Old Port, she’s forced to confront the painful memories she left behind there—and finds herself swept into the kind of love story she’s only ever written about in her private journal.

Meg is determined to deliver the perfect piece to her editor. But being back in Old Port means remembering how her once-happy childhood ended when her parents’ marriage fell apart, leaving wounds that never properly healed.

As salt-sprayed walks along once-familiar shores and quiet conversations under starlit evenings begin to chip away at her defenses, Meg finds herself drawn to Cullen’s quiet intensity and thoughtful nature. For a woman who’s always kept her romantic dreams safely confined to the pages of her journal, the real-life connection with Cullen is both thrilling and terrifying.

But when her demanding editor pushes Meg to expose the tragic family secrets behind Cullen’s success—secrets he’s desperate to protect—she faces an impossible choice between her career and the promise of a future with a man she’s begun to care deeply about. As the deadline looms, should Meg risk her carefully constructed life for a chance at the love she’s always imagined? Or retreat once more to the safety of the stories in her head?

A poignant, emotionally rich story about finding the courage it takes to pursue your dreams, and the healing power of love, perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Alice Monroe, and Carley Fortune.

Readers adore Heather Dixon’s

“Oh my, where do I begin to express the power this story had over my heart!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“So many emotions I could relate to. I was hooked and could not put it down until I finished it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A rollercoaster ride of emotions. It has twists and turns, emotion, and drama. I enjoyed it so much.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Awesome… real and heartwarming… full of drama, mystery, and long summer days.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow! I couldn’t put this down once I started! Lots of family drama, sadness, love, all the emotions.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“Wonderful, heart-warming and emotional.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Incredible!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Simply heart-breaking. A story about families, love, grief and what brings and keeps them together.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An amazing story of how family can be more than we think.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“A beautiful story of acceptance, love and forgiveness.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Romance

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Heather Dixon is an author of contemporary women’s fiction and romance, including Last Summer at the Lake House, The Summerville Sisters and At the Ocean's Edge. She started her career in the marketing and advertising industry as a copywriter and is now a freelance writer by day. Her writing has appeared in a number of established sites, including Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Motherly and others. She has appeared on CBC radio and in print in the Globe and Mail.

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Reviews

[Heather Dixon]

Hi! If you've found me and my book here on Goodreads, I want to say a huge thank you! I'm always humbled by readers who want to pick up my novels.

With this book in particular, I wanted to share a little about where it came from. Here's something I included in my author's note at the back of the book...

Like Meg, I have always loved love—especially when expressed in books, movies, music and on the stage. There is something so enjoyable and satisfying about a well-told love story.

A while ago, after I had been in a bit of a reading slump, I picked up a book by an author named Annabel Monaghan. She had written the book Nora Goes Off Script, and I was instantly swept up in Nora’s world. I didn’t want to put it down even for a minute. It was a beautiful love story, with rich characters, and I especially loved that the protagonist was close to forty years old. After I read it, I knew I wanted to write a love story with a protagonist who wasn't in her twenties. It was scary for me, because I had only written about love between mothers and daughters and sisters up until this point. But it was something I knew I wanted to try to do.

I wanted to see if I could write one of those stories that you don’t want to put down. A book that might remind you of that frenzied, falling-in-love stage of life. A book that entertains. A book you can escape with. I hope you found all of that and more with this.

Thank you so much for reading!

Heather

[Jenn (burlingtonbiblio) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book Review
At the Oceans Edge by Heather Dixon
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5

What Its Got
✅Small town
✅Divorced parents
✅Writers
✅Beach
✅Bakeries
✅Workplace romance
✅Slow burn closed door romance
✅Long distance relationship
✅ work and life balance
✅ past trauma

Characters
Meg - journalist, reclusive, protects her heart, wants to prove herself, daydreams in her journal
Cullen- writer, protects his privacy and past, looking for a fresh start, focused on finding and appreciating life’s happy moments

Thoughts
📕 Dixon highlights overcoming challenges and navigating the difficult choices we face in our relationships with family (Meg and her dad) , friends (Meg and Sarina) , colleagues (Meg and Celine) and in navigating new love (Meg and Cullen)- I feel this could have been explored more in depth, more detail might offer the reader greater insight into Meg’s or Cullen’s relationships
📕 Loved the detailed descriptions and visuals of the seaside town of Old Port, I could picture each dune, smell the ocean, feel the waves splashing on my legs… Old Port sounds like a charming town I would love to visit
📕 Meg’s journey of self growth, her career development and her own person healing were centre stage, at times I felt Cullen’s storyline took a backseat

Overall
A heartwarming read that will pull at your heartstrings , perfect for reading on vacation

Thank you to the publisher and the author for my digital copy in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are My Own.

[Mardi Michels · Rating 5 out of 5]

With thanks to the author for an advance copy.

"When journalist Meg Adamson is sent to interview bestselling author Cullen Walsh in the seaside town of Old Port, she’s forced to confront the painful memories she left behind there—and finds herself swept into the kind of love story she’s only ever written about in her private journal."

I am a huge fan of Heather Dixon's writing, but this might just be my favourite of hers! It sounds like it might just be another predictable summer romance story - girl from the city comes back to the place where she was raised and where she harbours some difficult memories, has a complicated relationship with an author she's supposed to be interviewing and reconnects with her own family at the same time. Ok, yes, it's all that but I was deeply invested in the characters and really cared about them. It was a romance with a bit of heft and substance that didn't feel fluffy. A perfect summer read!

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meg is a journalist in Boston, she is sent on an assignment to Old Port to interview an author named Cullen Walsh about his lifestyle.
Meg is not happy to be going to Old Port as it has lots of unhappy memories for her.
She immediately gets along with Cullen although he is very gaurded talking about his past.
A lovely story that made me smile with some good characters. A great holiday read.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I will be looking out for more of her work.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Ml Lalonde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relatable heroine Meg is a writer/reporter and has a tough city boss and a pressured assignment to interview a hot (and hawt) writer in an idyllic beach town. Too bad the town conjures up some bad memories from Meg’s past as she learns to trust that some real life romances are actually better than the ones you write yourself.

“At the Ocean’s Edge” is the second novel I’ve read by this author and I just love the way she writes about women, their friendships and their family ties. And I also love the way (in the words of Meg’s best friend in the story) she writes sexy and romantic smut. Writer Cullen is a thinking woman’s fantasy - a literate hero in board shorts - who is worthy of Meg and might just have you turning up the air conditioning to hide the heat generated by the novel.

[Liz Kessick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gentle romance with perfect beach vibes

When Bostonian journalist Meg is sent back to her picturesque childhood beach town of Old Port for a story, at first she's not impressed. Why send her to the one place where the lingering pain of her parents' divorce still rattles her? But when she meets her subject, best-selling author Cullen, she starts to wonder: is seaside life really that bad? It doesn't hurt that Cullen lives next door to her mom too.

Durning the interviews, Meg and Cullen grow closer, and their intimacy grows: but Meg's been burned before. Can she trust this new love, or is she being set up by her ruthless boss? And can she reconcile her past in a town that reminds her of her difficult teenage years?

This was a deeply comforting, sweet and romantic read with tons of beachy atmosphere and heart. I you like seaside vibes and two writers falling in love, this is one for you: perfect for fans of Emily Henry's Beach Read.

[Booksandchinooks (Laurie)]

Meg is sent by her editor to interview popular best selling author Cullen. Reluctantly Meg agrees to do the interview in the hopes it will propel her witting career forward. She is initially hesitant because he lives in the beach town of Old Port where she has a complicated history. Meg is quickly attracted to Cullen and their relationship becomes romantic. She then has to decide if she can overcome her ideas about living in Old Port in order to continue the relationship. As she slowly starts to change her feelings about Old Port she goes back and forth about what she really wants. Conflicts with her editor have also arisen about the slant her story should take and Meg wonders how much she is willing to compromise professionally and personally. This book has depth and the main characters move through personal growth and changes. The oceanside setting is beautiful and transports you to a quaint town with a relaxed ambiance. A perfect book to read this summer!!

[Luisa Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is a skilfully written romance with a beautiful setting on the coast. The central couple have plenty of chemistry right from the meet-cute, and there’s a classic will-they/won’t-they romantic plot.

[Nana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meg has been assigned to write about a new author, Cullen Walsh, who now lives in her hometown. She hasn't been back for a long time, because of the memories she has, but she goes. She was only planning to go and come right back, but her boss wanted her to stay longer. Everything was booked, so she had to ask her mother if she could stay with her. When she stayed there, she discovered her mother's neighbor was Cullen Walsh.
As she and Cullen spend time together so she can get to know him, he shows her, hoping to remind her, what her hometown has that made him love this small town. A lot happens, and she writes the draft for her article, but she hesitates to turn it in. Meg is learning a lot about her past, and who she is now, that changes so many things. She and Cullen have grown closer, and she has to decide if she will choose her job, by writing what her boss wants, or take a leap of faith, and go for what she sees her future could look like. When your past and your future is at a crossroad, it is time to really think about what is important to you, and what you want to take with you into your future.
I received an ARC from Storm Publishing through NetGalley.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley.co.uk and Storm Publishing for an e-copy of this book in return for a review. All thoughts expressed are my own.

At the Ocean’s Edge begins with promise—Meg’s return to her mother’s seaside house is vividly rendered, with the calming sound of the ocean and the nostalgia of a childhood home setting the stage for a story rooted in memory and emotion. Unfortunately, the town does not conjour good memories for Meg. The setting is one of the novel’s strongest points, and Heather Dixon evokes the beauty and melancholy of coming home with quiet grace and edgy nostalgic memories.

Author Cullen, the elusive subject of Meg’s intended interview, is an intriguing character. Mysterious, guarded, and clearly nursing some personal demons, he keeps Meg (and the reader) guessing. His book, 'The Ninth Village', is teased just enough to pique interest—I actually found myself wishing I could read it too. Cullen’s practice of listing “the small, simple good things in life” offers a gentle life lesson, encapsulated nicely in his line: “I spend a lot of time thinking about the small, simple good things in life.” (Pg. 74). It’s a sentiment that stuck with me.

The slow-burn relationship between Meg and Cullen is handled with charm, though it follows a familiar pattern—plenty of back-and-forth, near-confessions, and emotional hesitation. You can see where it's heading from a mile away, and though it's sweet, the predictability diminishes the impact.

When the inevitable “complication” arises—forcing Meg to weigh her professional responsibilities against her personal loyalties—it adds some necessary tension. Meg’s boss, Celine, is the archetypal ruthless editor, all about headlines and ad revenue, and serves as a clear foil to Meg’s more empathetic nature. While Meg’s reluctance to exploit Cullen is commendable, her self-reflection can occasionally feel a little overwrought.

Unfortunately, the plot point involving Cullen’s sister is far too easy to guess. The revelations come with little surprise, weakening what could have been a more emotionally powerful moment. Combined with an ending that ties everything up just a bit too neatly, the story lost its spark for me.

In the end, while At the Ocean’s Edge has beautiful moments and thoughtful themes, it didn't quite deliver the emotional or narrative depth I hoped for. A lovely setting and likeable leads couldn't quite compensate for a story that felt, in the end, a little too safe and predictable.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heather Dixon delivers another emotionally rich and deeply satisfying story with [Title]—a heartfelt romance about finding love, facing the past, and making peace with who you are.

Journalist Meg Adamson is a woman most readers will instantly connect with: introverted, passionate about her work, and quietly carrying the weight of unresolved pain. When she’s sent to the picturesque town of Old Port—once her childhood home—to interview the famously private author Cullen Walsh, she braces for a professional challenge. What she doesn’t expect is how deeply returning will shake her.

The novel shines as Meg is drawn into the rhythms of the coastal town and the guarded life of Cullen, who’s wrestling with a past just as painful as her own. Their slow-building relationship is tender and believable, full of sharp conversations, unspoken truths, and moments that feel intimate without being overly sentimental. Dixon doesn’t rush their connection, which makes it feel earned and deeply human.

But this isn’t just a love story. It’s about family, loss, ambition, and the difficult choices we face when our personal lives collide with professional expectations. As Meg’s editor pressures her to dig into Cullen’s painful history, she must choose: protect the man she’s falling for or chase the story that could make her career.

Set against a vivid New England backdrop, Dixon’s writing captures the emotional complexity of her characters and the quiet power of a seaside town that holds both heartbreak and healing. The story is immersive, honest, and full of subtle emotional beats that hit hard. Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer, and character-driven romance will feel right at home here.

This book isn’t just about falling in love—it’s about the courage it takes to be known, to be vulnerable, and to risk everything for something real.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sincere thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read At the Ocean's Edge by Heather Dixon. I give my unbiased opinion of it in the following review.

Meg is tasked with doing a story on a new popular author, Cullen Walsh. What she didn't realize was that she would have to go back to the seaside community of her childhood to interview him. She has sad memories of the place and hasn't been there in a long time even though her parents live there. She plans to be in and out quickly and get the job done. It turns out to be not as easy as that when Cullen is reluctant to be interviewed. Because she needs more time, she moves in with her mom who just happens to live next door to Cullen. Meg and Cullen have chemistry from almost the moment they meet. Will this compromise her writing? Will Meg take a chance on love, or keep to her reclusive ways?

I really liked this book a lot. I liked the two main characters together. I liked the small-town seaside setting like something we would see in a Hallmark movie. I liked the side characters, especially Meg's mother. The conflict that arises in the story was realistic as was the way the characters reacted to it. I really can't say too much without giving everything away, but Meg has to make some decisions related to her job that would cause problems in her new relationship with Cullen. The book covers a relatively short period of time, so the relationship progresses pretty quickly. I didn't mind it, but I felt like we didn't get to see as much of their relationship growth as I wanted. I also would have liked just a little more of Cullen's backstory. That being said, I will definitely recommend this romance to friends who enjoy a nice well written small-town romance with lots of feelings and no steam.

[Jenna]

Born into a family that loved love but destroyed it by breaking it, our main character Meg is jaded by the teen years of parents who broke her idea of what a marriage is. So it’s no surprise that she’s holding back on her own personal life and uncomfortable to be back in the small town she spent her summers in.

But she’s there on a journalistic task to interview bestselling author Cullen Walsh who mysteriously ending up in Old Port and she’s been asked to find out why. Or at least a little dirt into his personal life….

She just doesn’t know that with each conversation she starts to fall more and more for him. Perhaps it begins with their shared grief but I think Meg was drawn more to the way in which Cullen made her feel safe.

The story takes a turn as the love connection continues and the reader finds themselves seeing the “career vs love” sub plot with Meg’s voice holding centre stage. It was her hang ups, her inevitable belief that if she removed him, her feelings would be crushed sooner than dragging it out.

What Meg needed was to find some self love, some therapy and some honest conversations with her mother and Cullen who ended up becoming secondary characters in a book that was supposed to have love as it’s centre.

The love is there but this isn’t really a romance book. It’s more of a contemporary fiction novel. I have no doubt other readers will connect to some of the pain that Meg clung to from her feeling of abandonment.

I think the main reason it wasn’t a 5 ⭐️ read for me is that I wanted a little more depth in Cullen. He had his own pain but he never got time to share in the storyline. Perhaps though that’s a “me thing” because I went into it thinking it was a romance…. Which of course it is… but more about self discovery and growth; and light on the romance.

Readers who enjoy romances with a more contemporary fiction feel will enjoy this.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

At Ocean's Edge is a heartfelt, easygoing novel that makes for a good beach read, especially if you’re looking for something that blends a touch of romance with some emotional undercurrents. Heather Dixon sets the story in the cozy coastal town of Old Port, which personally I loved as it very much felt like New England to me.

The story ends up going the classic “career vs. heart” dilemma, and Dixon handles this aspect well, giving Meg’s internal struggle real emotional weight. I think one of the novel’s strongest points is how it gently but meaningfully touches on trauma. Both Meg and Cullen carry wounds from their pasts. The novel doesn’t shy away from these darker themes, but it approaches them with care, which I appreciated. It made those parts of the plot feel more real.

That said, while the premise is engaging, the characters themselves didn’t feel as vivid or fully fleshed out as I wanted them to be. Meg is sympathetic, but sometimes she felt more like a vessel for the plot than a dynamic person. Cullen felt one dimensional to me even with his trauma, there wasn’t much that made him stand out other than his love for Meg. Their chemistry felt a little muted, and I found myself wishing for sharper dialogue or more memorable interactions to really bring them to life more. I still was able to root for them, just not as strongly as I would have liked.

Still, At the Ocean’s Edge has its charms, and I found it to be an easy and enjoyable read, perfect for a summer day or when sitting by the beach.


Thank you to NetGalley, author Heather Dixon and Storm Publishing for this digital advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Meg Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heather Dixon’s At the Ocean’s Edge is a beautifully heartfelt contemporary romance that blends self-discovery, second chances, and the healing pull of the sea into one deeply satisfying read.

The story follows journalist Meg Adamson, whose life has long been defined by her career and the scars of a fractured childhood. When she’s sent to the seaside town of Old Port—once her summer refuge, now shadowed by painful memories—to interview bestselling but reclusive author Cullen Walsh, she plans to do her job and leave quickly. What she doesn’t expect is how the town, its people, and Cullen himself will force her to confront the past she’s been running from.

Meg’s relationship with Cullen develops slowly, rooted in mutual grief and guarded hearts, making it all the more authentic and compelling. Their connection feels fragile yet inevitable, a bond tested by both personal fears and professional obligations. Dixon handles this delicate balance with nuance, crafting a romance that is tender without tipping into sentimentality.

But at its heart, this isn’t just a love story. It’s about what it means to be brave: brave enough to return home, brave enough to face long-buried pain, and brave enough to choose love when it feels safer to remain alone. The coastal setting is beautifully rendered—windswept and wild, a place where memory and healing intertwine—and it serves as the perfect backdrop for Meg’s journey of growth.

With warmth, sensitivity, and just the right touch of longing, At the Ocean’s Edge is an uplifting, emotional page-turner. Fans of character-driven women’s fiction and heartfelt romances by authors like Mary Alice Monroe or Elin Hilderbrand will find themselves swept away.

[Susan Hamann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meg lives in Boston and works for The Boston Globe. She's been asked to write a feature article on Cullen Walsh. Cullen has written a smash hit novel and Meg's editor feels that such an article will be well received and might increase advertisers and subscriptions.

Meg used to summer in Old Port with her parents. But she has some bad memories there and has avoided going back - even though her mother, who she loves, lives there full time now. That's where Cullen is so she travels there to meet him and to get to learn about him and his history for the article.

Meg is a romantic, but she hasn't been in a successful romantic relationship. She only has one close female friend and, of course, her mother. Her time in Old Port gets extended because Cullen isn't the easiest person to interview. As they get to know each other, Meg and Cullen find that they have much in common and start a personal relationship.

As things happen, they run into difficulties meeting each of their own needs, no matter how attracted they are to each other. And work has always come first for Meg.

This book isn't simply a romance. It focuses on personal growth, recognizing one's own needs, learning about long held misconceptions, and determining what is right for oneself. I thought it was a great book and I was hooked from the very beginning.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the Ocean's Edge by Heather Dixon was a beautifully written book that was a lovely easy quick read.

Meg Adamson is a reclusive,Journalist and is sent to interview a new popular author, Cullen Walsh. What she didn't realise that she had to return to the seaside town of Old Port, where she is forced to confront her painful memories why she left all those years ago. These are sad memories of her childhood, where she lived with her parents. Meg plans to be in and out quickly and then to return to her normal life. But, Cullen is very reluctant to be interviewed.
Now, she needs more time and she needs to write this story, so she moves in with her mum who just happens to live next door to Cullen. But when she met Cullen there is some kind of chemistry between them and she finds herself being swept into the kind of love story, she’s only ever written about in her private journal.

Will this compromise her writing?

Will Meg take a chance on love, or keep to her reclusive ways?

But, Meg is so determined to deliver the perfect piece to her editor. . . . . and has to put her childhood memories behind her to do this interview for her editor.

This book was excellent and a great read for a relaxing day in the garden. I highly recommend At the Ocean's Edge I loved it.

Big Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for my ARC.

[A Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

At The Ocean's Edge is a warm, heartfelt story about returning home. It incorporates romance, family, the pain of returning home to a place full of painful memories from the past, and the tug of war between love and profession.

Meg Adams is a journalist looking for her next big story. When her boss asks her to interview a very private famous author she immediately accepts. Then she finds out he lives in a place she thought she left behind as it is full of unhappy memories. Deciding to take the story, she tries to come to terms with those memories. What she finds instead is a romance she wasn't looking for. Now she must make a hard decision between a man she has developing feelings for or her job.

Set on a beautiful coastal town in New England, it's the perfect place for healing and hope. The vivid descriptions allow the reader to feel as if they themselves were a part of the scenery. The characters were well developed and real. This was a beautifully and emotionally written story that was hard to put down. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced copy

[Jessica Wilczynski · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of At The Ocean’s Edge

Meg is given a story assignment to write a piece about an author named Cullen. She is very excited to be given this opportunity but shocked that she has to return to Old Port where he is living to do the interview. She used to love Old Port but now it just holds painful memories for her. She is shocked to find out that Cullen is her mother’s next door neighbor. They both enjoy spending time together and she decides to extend her visit. They both enjoy closer they get she starts to pull away because even though she is a die hard romantic she knows from her past that love is not always enough.

This was good but the female main character bothered me at many points throughout this book. Sometimes her parts read a little juvenile but I do understand that it was partly to make a point. This was a good quick read.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a very gentle comforting read, but also very confronting. When Meg first sets off for her assignment to interview Cullen, to me it felt like it could be a predictable, journalist meets subject, falls in love end, It is far far beyond that and depth that you can't imagine - there are so many issues in this book, and the love story is a small part of it... from family dynamics to misunderstanding to finding your place.. The twist with Celine - wow!

I would definitely recommend this book - you can smell the sea as you read this, and imagine all of the food and lovely meals that Cullen and Meg and her mum partake in.. Oh to be able to experience this summer, and what a dream kind of life, to be able to step right out of your house onto the beach with a coffee.

Thanks for an inspirational read - I need to find more of the author's books!

[Barb Foerst · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Meg is sent to Old Port to interview Cullen, a new author whose novel is a hit, she has a wave of emotions. Meg grew up in Old Port, her mother still lives there, and memories of her father while the three were a family before her father left. Meg did not expect Cullen to be the wonderful person he is. She didn’t expect him to live next door to her mother. But the weekend in Old Port turns into 2 weeks of vacation time-bringing her mom back into Meg’s life and falling in love with this writer. Meg is in a balancing act trying to write the story of Cullen that her boss wants and writing the story that Megan wants to tell.

Enjoy this sweet summer romance. Thanks to #netgalley for recommending this novel to me.

[Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gentle book about love, loss, grief and finding your way. Meg has a lot of unresolved issues, stemming from her parents divorce and some unsatisfactory relationships. When she is sent to Old Port to interview Cullen Walsh, she has to confront her own insecurities. The relationship between Cullen and Meg develops slowly, but there are further problems as he doesn’t want his family and their loss to be in the article. This is an interesting part, because of the pressure Meg's boss is putting on her to include such information. All is resolved, and this would make for a pleasant holiday read. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a copy to read and review.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meg is a journalist and a lady that likes to write about her own life in her personal journal. Meg has written about soooo many men in her journal but they never stick around. Love isn't for her, she's not good enough.

I like how Meg was able to evolve as the story did. Old wounds that are healed and lessons learnt, not only change a person but also their outlook, behaviours and their life.

I enjoyed this easy read. Picturing the setting of Olde Port by the descriptions. I could almost feel the breeze from the sea myself.

Thankyou to #stormpublishing and #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the Oceans Edge is the first book I have read by Heather Dixon. I am so glad that I have found a new author.
This book has so much packed in the story. It is filled with so much that I felt the characters and all the emotions they have with living their lives.
Meg is sent to write a story about a new author, and she finds she is going to have to return to her hometown. Going back will bring back so many things she must deal with, and this gives the story its heart.
This is a perfect book for a beach read.
Thank you NetGalley, Heather Dixon and Storm Publishing for the copy of the book. This is my personal review.

[Laur3n_b00km0m Haines · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story, setting and characters. I found the characters to be annoying at times but it was still an enjoyable read.


This book is a super easy read, perfect for a quick read in a day. I wish the characters and story could have been a little bit more. It kind a fell flat for me at time but not enough to put the book down. I was always wanting more. 


I wish I could give it a better rating. The characters and story had so much potential but just fell short. I just don't think the book will be very memorable. 


I'd give this book a solid 2.5 stars. 


Congratulations to the author on the new book, wishing you all the success in future writings.

[Michaela Hopkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a bedtime reader and this was one of those books where you can’t wait to go to bed so you can read some more - a real page-turner! I just couldn’t wait to find out what happened next.

A poignant narrative of two individuals, both bearing the weight of past trauma, who meet through work. Unbeknownst to them, they may have stumbled upon the person that could be capable of helping them move on. The story is set against a picturesque backdrop that enhances the romantic elements, making it a captivating read.

Thanks to @stormbooks_co for this ARC via @netgalley in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Zara Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a feel-good, quick read with a good central romance that is both believable and magical. The issues each character presented were human and things many of us can relate to in one way or another. i thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and was quite surprised to have found that out. there were some obvious cliches of author/journalist main characters and resentment of places that are clearly very special, as well as the occasional miscommunication trope. but overall, a solid 4/5 stars for me.

thank you netgalley for giving me a free arc copy of this book to review. all reviews are entirely my own.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

"At the Ocean's Edge" by Heather Dixon was a well written book. This book was a feel good story that tugs on your emotions.
Meg works for a paper and is assigned a story about a new author. Cullen has moved from the city to have a slower life. When Meg finds out that Cullen lives in her hometown that she hasn't been back to in years she hesitates. When she goes back home all the old feelings come back but Cullen tries to change that. When she spends more and more time with Cullen she finds out that maybe the town isn't so bad.
Highly recommend for a nice summer read.

[MJ Symmonds · Rating 3 out of 5]

At the Ocean's Edge was a good book with a synopsis that really drew me into wanting to read it.

While I enjoyed it for the most part I really didn't love Meg's character. In fact many times I even forgot her name. I felt that for a woman of her age she had a lot of growing up to do or needed therapy to deal with her childhood issues. Cullen on the other hand was an absolute delight and felt his character made the book for me.

A decent read but sadly a forgettable one.

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed.**

[Vicki F · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meg, Meg, Meg. She epitomizes so many. She feels unlovable and doomed to spinsterhood. She's afraid of being hurt as she had been when her parents divorced.

Cullen, the brooding new successful author.

Meg is sent to interview Cullen for an article. Can she get the scoop her editor wants or will she fall for the reclusive author?

Wonderful characters, overcoming past hurts, and romance, lots of romance in At the Ocean's Edge by Heather Dixon.

Releases May 6th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.