The Lighthouse Cottage

Treacle Island #1

by K.T. Dady

In just one day, Kiffy’s life comes crashing down, and it doesn’t even surprise her. For so long she has been running on a loop, trying hard to be visible, and letting others take advantage of her while slowly losing her sparkle. She feels empty and useless and regrets how much of her life she has wasted, but something from her past unexpectedly prompts her to make a change.

It’s not just a break she needs from her misery; it’s a new beginning.

With a rush of confidence and a desire to find her happiness once more, Kiffy moves to a picturesque island off the south coast of England. And when she meets the man behind her inspiration for choosing Treacle Island as her new home, she needs to continue to be brave and tell him how Lighthouse Cottage played a part in her decision. But what will Tom think of someone from his past turning up out of the blue? He’s not exactly a fan of the past and often wishes he could run from it.

But Kiffy’s not running from her past; she’s running to it.

262 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2026

About the author

Hello, I'm K.T. Dady. I write uplifting love stories filled with friendship, family, and community set here, there, and everywhere, as love happens anywhere and under all sorts of circumstances. But whatever challenges my characters face along the way, there is always a happily ever after.

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Reviews

[Lucy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this first book in a new series.

[Grace Power · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m loving Treacle Island, getting to know the inhabitants and navigating my way round the island is such fun.
Kiffy and Tommy were both lovely, likeable characters and their backstory was heartwarming.
Pepper Bay was one of my favourite series’s and I think Treacle Island will become one too, a fantastic introduction to a new set.

[Angie S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Lovely characters who found away to get to know one another again from writing to each other at a young age , starting over is never easy but the Author brings happiness and shows the good in people

[Wendy Ann Neels · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

Oh wow I'm in love with treacle island and it's inhabitants. What a lovely story Kiffy and Tommy have. A lovely read

[Mrs Sue Rosewarne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

Can see this series being as wonderful as Pepper Bay. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Lovely!

[Elaine Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely

This was a lovely story ❤️ want to read more about Kiffy and Tommy ..the island sounds like a wonderful place

[C Craig-Gilby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comfort and joy

What a pleasure to read this book..such a wonderful escape to land on treacle island and feel better about new love and courageous acts...really enjoyed this

[Pat Langhelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I lost myself in this book, i loved Kiffy's character and how strong she was.