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Secrets and Second Chances at Saffron Bay
When Alice Loveday inherits a tumble-down seaside cottage from the father she never knew, she leaves behind city life and heads for the picturesque Cornish village of Saffron Bay. But the tight-knit community isn't as welcoming as she'd hoped, and the Loveday name still carries the shadow of a scandal no one wants to speak of.
Determined to make a fresh start, Alice throws herself into restoring the cottage, and into village life. But the more she learns about her father's past, the more she realises that some secrets in Saffron Bay run deep. And when she crosses paths with Luke Richards, the kind local builder with a complicated history of his own, Alice must decide whether to guard her heart or risk opening it to love, and the possibility of belonging.
As winter storms roll across the coast and old wounds are laid bare, Alice discovers that second chances can come from the most unexpected places... and that sometimes, coming home is the bravest thing of all.
A heart-warming, emotional story of family, forgiveness and finding home, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Veronica Henry and Phillipa Ashley.
Determined to make a fresh start, Alice throws herself into restoring the cottage, and into village life. But the more she learns about her father's past, the more she realises that some secrets in Saffron Bay run deep. And when she crosses paths with Luke Richards, the kind local builder with a complicated history of his own, Alice must decide whether to guard her heart or risk opening it to love, and the possibility of belonging.
As winter storms roll across the coast and old wounds are laid bare, Alice discovers that second chances can come from the most unexpected places... and that sometimes, coming home is the bravest thing of all.
A heart-warming, emotional story of family, forgiveness and finding home, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Veronica Henry and Phillipa Ashley.
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Published January 22, 2026
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February 3, 2026
Cute book about a 25 year old woman who inherits a seaside house from a father she never met/knew. When she gets there, there seems to be even more secrets about her past. Slowly they unravel over the course of the book. Some of the things that were kept secret were big and some small, some seemed very odd. Oh and she has her 16 year old sister to take care of as well after their mom took off to another country. It was an engaging read, and it kept my interest.
February 14, 2026
It was cute and fun and a soft small town romance I enjoyed a lot. The characters were (for the most part) really lovable and funny and sweet and I like a found family situation.
Just one thing is how am I supposed to feel compaction for Patricia (and Jack also in some regards) because having issues and being in a tough situation doesn’t give you an excuse to be a bully
Overall I liked it still
Just one thing is how am I supposed to feel compaction for Patricia (and Jack also in some regards) because having issues and being in a tough situation doesn’t give you an excuse to be a bully
Overall I liked it still
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews