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Escape to Lighthouse Cove: The BRAND NEW romantic coastal escape from million-copy bestseller Kate Hewitt for 2026
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Expected 12 Aug 26Discover a BRAND NEW utterly gorgeous romantic series from MILLION COPY bestseller Kate Hewitt Readers love Kate “Loving the Gilmore Girls vibes of this gorgeous series. Starr’s Fall has stolen my heart! Beautiful setting, fabulous community and a grumpy-sunshine combination. What more could you want?” Bestselling author, Jessica Redland
“The most gorgeous escapist romance! Don’t miss it!” Bestselling author, Amy Andrews
“You know when a book hits the spot at the right time? Well this book was that for me… I just had a smile on my face while I was reading it… I can’t wait for the next book set in this beautiful town.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I couldn’t get enough of this story and Starr’s Fall…. I loved every minute of it!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book really transported me to Starr’s Fall. I could smell the fall air and feel the leaves crunch under my feet. I love how sweet this story is. Also, I love the journey that we go on with our main character. Packing my bags to move here immediately!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved this book so much!!! … Perfect… Emotional and heartwarming.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Okay, this book was adorable! It made me wish I could call Starr’s Fall home… Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The most gorgeous escapist romance! Don’t miss it!” Bestselling author, Amy Andrews
“You know when a book hits the spot at the right time? Well this book was that for me… I just had a smile on my face while I was reading it… I can’t wait for the next book set in this beautiful town.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I couldn’t get enough of this story and Starr’s Fall…. I loved every minute of it!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book really transported me to Starr’s Fall. I could smell the fall air and feel the leaves crunch under my feet. I love how sweet this story is. Also, I love the journey that we go on with our main character. Packing my bags to move here immediately!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved this book so much!!! … Perfect… Emotional and heartwarming.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Okay, this book was adorable! It made me wish I could call Starr’s Fall home… Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 12, 2026
About the author
Kate Hewitt
926 books1,774 followersKate is the USA Today-bsetselling author of many books of both historical and contemporary fiction. Under the name Katharine Swartz, she is the author of the Tales from Goswell books, a series of time-slip novels set in the village of Goswell.
She likes to read women's fiction, mystery and thrillers, as well as historical novels. She particularly enjoys reading about well-drawn characters and avoids high-concept plots.
Having lived in both New York City and a tiny village on the windswept northwest coast of England, she now resides in a market town in Wales with her husband, five children, and two Golden Retrievers.
She likes to read women's fiction, mystery and thrillers, as well as historical novels. She particularly enjoys reading about well-drawn characters and avoids high-concept plots.
Having lived in both New York City and a tiny village on the windswept northwest coast of England, she now resides in a market town in Wales with her husband, five children, and two Golden Retrievers.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, given to me by Boldwood Books via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
A compelling story of loss, grief, healing, trust and hope, “Escape to Lighthouse Cove”, by Kate Hewitt, features two wounded, imperfect people and a precocious boy with his own invisible scars.
Noah, Grace and Jacob are wonderful characters: he was the arrogant, invencible hero who lost the zest for life; she has gone through a painful marriage and divorce; the child suffered wordless trauma.
I liked how slowly they begin to heal and trust as they interact, love, fight and enjoy being together, in a hard process, with some back and forth, pain and doubts.
Noah’s wounds and vulnerability are very well written, as is Grace’s hell in her previous life. Jacob is also a great character and the similarity with Jem is a bit eerie.
I loved the setting, Lightouse Cove Island, and the secondary characters; I’ll be waiting for the next installment in the series
A compelling story of loss, grief, healing, trust and hope, “Escape to Lighthouse Cove”, by Kate Hewitt, features two wounded, imperfect people and a precocious boy with his own invisible scars.
Noah, Grace and Jacob are wonderful characters: he was the arrogant, invencible hero who lost the zest for life; she has gone through a painful marriage and divorce; the child suffered wordless trauma.
I liked how slowly they begin to heal and trust as they interact, love, fight and enjoy being together, in a hard process, with some back and forth, pain and doubts.
Noah’s wounds and vulnerability are very well written, as is Grace’s hell in her previous life. Jacob is also a great character and the similarity with Jem is a bit eerie.
I loved the setting, Lightouse Cove Island, and the secondary characters; I’ll be waiting for the next installment in the series
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Netgally for the ARC!
You had me at "Broken barbie and her weird kid" hell did this make me mad!
Grace and Noah, two very broken souls, thrown together, unknowingly on lighthouse cove, both trying to escape their own past.
Noah is frustratingly rude, arrogant and took me a while to warm to him, but he does redeem himself.
Grace, I loved her and son Jacob from the beginning. Grace initially had a different path that she gave up for husband Brad - coercive and emotional control/abuse sensitively discussed and the impact that had on Jacob, realising why he was mute was maddening and I wish Brad had a bigger consequence.
I loved the good old soul Isaiah and Bab were great. Now im hoping book 2 will be something magical for Becca.
Stars fall was fantastic and this has stated off just as good! 4*
You had me at "Broken barbie and her weird kid" hell did this make me mad!
Grace and Noah, two very broken souls, thrown together, unknowingly on lighthouse cove, both trying to escape their own past.
Noah is frustratingly rude, arrogant and took me a while to warm to him, but he does redeem himself.
Grace, I loved her and son Jacob from the beginning. Grace initially had a different path that she gave up for husband Brad - coercive and emotional control/abuse sensitively discussed and the impact that had on Jacob, realising why he was mute was maddening and I wish Brad had a bigger consequence.
I loved the good old soul Isaiah and Bab were great. Now im hoping book 2 will be something magical for Becca.
Stars fall was fantastic and this has stated off just as good! 4*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
There isn't many people who live in Lighthouse Cove, Noah has lived there 18 months, and has kept to himself. Grace and her six-year-old son Jacob have come to the island, to work for six months. Each of them has had trauma, and hoped this place would help them heal. It is an emotional story, and their journey on the island. I would love to tell you one sentence that will stay with me, maybe forever, but it would be a spoiler, so I won't.
They unravel the past that cause them trauma, and begin to deal with it and look at it, differently. Grace is still trying to figure out why Jacob hasn't talked since she left. Their journey is emotional, but now Noah and Grace decide to become friends, understand the trauma, and finally finding a path that could heal them. I received an ARC from Boldwood Books through NetGalley.
They unravel the past that cause them trauma, and begin to deal with it and look at it, differently. Grace is still trying to figure out why Jacob hasn't talked since she left. Their journey is emotional, but now Noah and Grace decide to become friends, understand the trauma, and finally finding a path that could heal them. I received an ARC from Boldwood Books through NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I really enjoyed this story. It was a meeting of damaged souls on a remote island. Somehow the very small community manage to work to unravel their complicated histories to create some happiness.
The author covers loss, domestic abuse and trauma in a realistic but respectful way that makes you deeply care about the characters. The descriptions of the island, the weather and even the general atmosphere during conversations are of such wonderful detail that you totally immerse yourself into the book, almost forgetting you’re not actually there. I read this book in two days - I didn’t want to put it down - I needed to know what happened next.
I’m now looking forward to reading the next book to find out how Becca’s story unfolds!
The author covers loss, domestic abuse and trauma in a realistic but respectful way that makes you deeply care about the characters. The descriptions of the island, the weather and even the general atmosphere during conversations are of such wonderful detail that you totally immerse yourself into the book, almost forgetting you’re not actually there. I read this book in two days - I didn’t want to put it down - I needed to know what happened next.
I’m now looking forward to reading the next book to find out how Becca’s story unfolds!
July 9, 2026
Really enjoy books by Kate Hewitt and this book which is the 1st of a new series didn't disappoint. This is the story of Grace and her young son Jacob who move to Lighthouse Cove after Grace comes out of her marriage, Grace takes the job of wildlife warden running a small nature reserve on the island and things soon get interesting with the owner of the big house. Lovely lighthearted read filled with new beginnings, adventures and new friends.
My thanks to NetGalley for the chance of the early read, to Publisher Boldwood Books and to Kate Hewitt for a lovely read and more adventures to come.
My thanks to NetGalley for the chance of the early read, to Publisher Boldwood Books and to Kate Hewitt for a lovely read and more adventures to come.
July 10, 2026
A great book about friendship, healing and finding yourself. Set in wild and rural island with only a few inhabitants to make friends with forces newly arrived Grace and her son Jacob to find friends fast. Escaping a marriage that was highly toxic and a dangerous Grace takes a job on a remote island. Within days of being on the island they fall into trouble and thank fully catch the eye of Noah a reclusive owner of the island. They find each other to be as broken as the other and an unlikely friendship is formed due to Jacob and Noah’s love of chess. This was a gentle read and it was a great story.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A sweet book with a great setting and characters. Can't wait to see what happens next in Lighthouse Cove.
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ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was a good story two damaged people finding love.
Grace has escaped a controlling marriage to be a warden on a remote island with her traumatised son. They meet the islands owner Noah who us a recluse not wanting to see people after the death of his twin. Circumstances throw them together and they help each other heal. Both characters were very nice. This was a pleasant read
Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for my arc copy
Grace has escaped a controlling marriage to be a warden on a remote island with her traumatised son. They meet the islands owner Noah who us a recluse not wanting to see people after the death of his twin. Circumstances throw them together and they help each other heal. Both characters were very nice. This was a pleasant read
Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for my arc copy
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