This was a phenomenal novel from Heidi Swan, enabling you to escape from the real world and in to the pages of Wynmouth, a gorgeous seaside town.

Tess was such a lovable character, consumed with a lot of grief, confusion and all in all, burnt out from the long working days she had put on herself, to forget about her own problems. After a shocking revelation coming to light, it was well and truly time for her to take that well-deserved break she was in need of, which included returning to a place that held many special memories for her.

Despite being on a break, Tess still managed to find herself enthralled in the complications within Wynmouth and the locals. She found so much passion in supporting the people she had grown incredibly fond of, including the handsome Sam, who carried a heavy past on his back.

The secrets within Wynmouth were shocking to say the least, with a plot twist around every corner as the book came to an end. I was stunned by how much Tess' life changed during her stay and how much of her knowledge was far from the truth. The character's connected more than you'd ever believe and for that, I was over the moon, because everybody was an absolute delight to read about, along with the cosy pub Sam owned and the stunning and vibrant beach cafe, owned by the darling Sophie.

By far one of the best read's for me this year so far. Once you start, you can't stop and I'll be sure to check out Heidi's other books, because I have no doubt they are just as wonderful as this one.

This is a fantastic new novel from Heidi Swain, in my opinion her best one yet in fact.
The Secret Seaside Escape encapsulates your seaside holiday memories and throws in drama, conflict and family tensions that make it a real page-turner.
Tess was such an interesting character to me, her grief and burn out was something I could relate to personally and the underlying issues with her Dad were heartbreaking. It was interesting to see the journey they go through and what changes for them both.
I loved the background story of Sam and the conflict he experiences once Tess arrives in his quiet coastal village of Wynmouth, which I could easily move to myself as it sounded idyllic especially the little cottage and the vibrant beach café run by the talented Sophie.
Twisty, exciting and emotional, this book is a delight!

I’ve read most of Heidis books but this is by far the best! Easy to read and once you start you won’t stop. My favourite book so far this year Heidi, Thankyou so much. Looking forward to the next one.

I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book to read & review by @netgalley.
Well where do I begin.. Heidi has done it again, she’s one of my favourite authors, she’s such a fabulous writer & I always think hmm is this going to be as good as the last? But it always is and it’s always even better.
This is a perfect summer read & has made me want to book a holiday this year to visit Norfolk. I loved the friendships Tess made as soon as she visited Wynmouth, it is definitely a hearty read & I cannot wait to see what Heidi comes up with next as I’ll be first in the queue for it! 📖💛 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I'm a huge fan of Heidi's books, I don't feel the need to read the blurb or description about the book,as in confident that I will love it.
I jumped at the chance to read an early preview copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher. I had been eagerly waiting for the book to be published, so I was excited to read an early copy.
This book is set in Wynmouth, a fictional seaside town in Norfolk. It is a brand new location for Heidi, and it is a gorgeous setting for a book. I hope that there are more books set in Wynmouth, as it is lovely place, with a lot of community spirit.
Tess is clearing out her Mother's belongings, after her unexpected death. She discovers her Mother's diary, which reveals a huge secret. Tess is already struggling, after her Mother's death, and a very heavy work load at her Father's business.
She decides to sneak away for a much needed break from work, unable to face her Father. She decides to go to Wynmouth, a place that holds many happy memories of her childhood holidays. She quickly becomes part of the community, and is reluctant to leave a place that has become a safe haven for her.
This book is not as lighthearted as some of Heidi's previous books, but it is a compelling read. There were so many twists and turns which I didn't expect when the secrets were revealed.
There is romance, life changing decisions and secrets as well as tackling grief, stress and burnout and pollution of our beaches. This book tackles a lot of different issues, and they are skillfully wound together as part of the storyline, before becoming unravelled as the secrets are uncovered.
This book is so very well written. It is a pleasure to read. I can't rate this book highly enough. It is a fantastic read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher and of course the author. I have loved everything this lady has written and I absolutely loved this, loved the characters the location and did not want to finish it.

I've literally just put this book down and had to review straight away. I loved this book! I have recently been reading some of heidi Swains previous books and after reading this one I want to lock myself away and devour all the ones I haven't read so far. This is probably the best one I've read so far and loved the little twists and turns. At first I thought this was going to be a very predictable easy read but there were still twists I didn't see coming right til the end. Thoroughly enjoyed and will recommend.

This book was amazing. Meeting Tess and her hard working life until she decide to go on holiday and back to where she went as a kid . She went to wymouth to try remember the good family times from when she was a kid. While there she meet her old friends Joe and Sam but thinking they didn't remember her she said nothing about it. Also making new friends while there Sophie and hope.
I glad at the end Tess got with the guy who gave her first kiss behind the beach hunts all those years ago. Also that she found out that hope is her sister.
I give this book 5* Heidi swain never fails

Love Heidi’s books. You feel like you know the characters personally and can relate to them. Her flair for writing makes the stories relatable and flow easily. I would love Tess to become my best friend. The cover is so attractive. Roll on the next book!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
What an amazing book! First of all, a few chapters in and I'd decided I NEED a seaside break! Honestly I loved the theme, it suited the book perfectly and I definitely need to visit a beach soon!

I love Wynmouth and I literally want to live there!! 😍🤭 The themes that run in most of Heidi's books are about a community and this wasn't any different, however I loved the fact that family come together, and how everyone joins together 💖

I literally couldn't put this book down! I just wanted to be there, I loved all the characters. Tess especially, I think we all relate where we wish we could escape our life for a while! And the friendships she makes are magical ✨

Another amazing book by Heidi, & I hope we might see more from these characters as I literally didn't want the book to end! 😍

Such a lovely enjoyable read. It flowed really well and found myself loving Tess, Wynmouth, the little twists and the whole story! A tad gutted that Wynmouth isn’t a real place!

I really recommend this book if you want to escape. You will love Tess and the whole story from beginning to end. I really hope we get to see more of Tess and Wnmouth very soon, I want a reason to go back!
Thanks so much Netgalley!!

I was lucky enough to be given a copy of this book to review. This is the first of Heidi Swain's books I have read and certainly won't be the last.
I got so attached to the characters, and the story was so much more than what I was expecting from it. I loved the twists and how all of the characters storylines came together.

I loved it. Perfect setting on the Norfolk Coast with brilliant characters. I loved the twists and turns as the story played out. Another brilliant book from Heidi.

Heidi has such a flair for writing lovely characters and beautiful places, this book is just like hugging an old friend! I really enjoyed it, lovely front cover too. Would make an excellent summer read.

An easy to read, feel good story. Parts of the story line are a little hard to believe but this is the kind of book where it doesn't matter too much.

Oh my goodness me! This has been my first Swain experience and what a true blessing it has been!

Being new to reviewing books and the NetGalley site, a friend of mine suggested that I should request the new Heidi Swain book because she is a fabulous writer: she seriously wasn’t wrong!

The story of Tess and her secret retreat was beautifully depicted through the picturesque scenery and the vibrant, warm characters that Swain avidly brought to life.

It isn’t your typical boy meets girl romance; it has many interwoven stories and twists to keep any reader on their toes - it is honestly a breath of fresh air to read something so perfectly moulded and put together.

I can honestly say that there wasn’t anything that I disliked. I will definitely be investing in and devouring more of Heidi’s books in the future.

A truly wonderful read - I wish I could give it more stars! I’m envious of those getting to experience this for the first time. Enjoy fellow readers!

Having read several of this author’s books, I was looking forward to this one and it doesn’t disappoint.

Tess is overworked and undervalued, and she needs a break. She decides to take off to the seaside town of Wynmouth, where she used to spend idyllic summers with her parents. As Tess recharges her batteries, she discovers that Wynmouth has a lot more than she bargained for.

Great story. Great characters. Looking forward to the next one.

I've read all of Heidi Swain's books and she is one of the few authors that I will buy/read their books without even reading the blurb on the back. I enjoyed this story. For this book, we're introduced to a new community so have new characters to meet. I felt as if I was having my own seaside escape as I read it! This book certainly has more twists in the plot than previous Swain books, so it really does keep your interest. Good read!

A Really enjoyable book , with so many twists and turns with many secrets being found out along the way.

Along with tackling many issue mental health and pollution which I feel made the book very current.

The book kept me gripped from start to finish and can honestly say can’t wait to find out what the future has in store

I received this book via Netgalley and give it my honest review.
I couldn't put this one down! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
The seaside setting is perfect and Tess is a fantastic character, the storyline is full of twists and turns and amazing characters. like a Mr Whippy ice cream on a crunchie cone, it is everything the seaside is made of!
I would love to visit Wynmouth again please Heidi Swain!