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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!

This is the first Heidi Swain book I have read and OMG I can't wait to read more.
It deserves every star I have given it. I absolutely loved it. I'm sad to of finished it.
I loved this book from start to finish. I fell in love with the characters and the tranquil seaside setting. I thought It was going to be predictable but I was so wrong, It was full of twists and turns that I just did not see coming and kept me wanting to read more. Its left me wanting to go and stay in wynmouth, meet all the characters and experience it all for myself.
Thank you Heidi Swain, Simon & Schuster UK and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this wonderful book.

Another fab book by Heidi. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Full of secrets/twists/turns. Dealt with mental health issues as well. Kept you hooked till the end. Loved the characters and setting. Can’t wait for the next one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oh I LOVED this book!! It reminded me of so many wonderful seaside holidays, golden days, starry nights, rock pools, fish and chips and sandcastles!! I could feel the sand between my toes, and breathe the exhilarating sea air. It’s a vividly descriptive book, beautifully written, with a very engaging cast of characters that I want to know!! I love Wynmouth, I want to live in Crows Nest Cottage, and I want to spend my evenings in The Smugglers (preferably with Sam!). This gorgeous book left me with a lovely warm feeling, and happy memories of many wonderful holidays, both with my parents and siblings, and also with my husband and children. Thank you for that Heidi, and please can we go back to Wynmouth soon?

I managed to read this book having avoided any spoilers, so I am going to try not to spoil it for other readers. With too much to deal with in her life, Tess decides she needs to get away for a while and her go to place is one that holds so many happy memories from her childhood, Wynmouth. Instead of taking things easy, Tess gets involved in the daily life of the seaside community. We meet some lovely characters along the way and it would be great to revisit Wynmouth soon. There is definitely one twist in the book that I didn't see coming, so grab a copy, cosy up and discover it for yourself.

I love a Heidi Swain book. Complex characters, beautiful scenery, and loads of twists and turns. A must read for anyone who enjoys a fab book. Guaranteed to leave you feel warm and satisfied

If I could give this more stars I would!
Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge Heidi Swain fan, I recommend her to anyone who would listen and can't wait for each book to be released. I got this one early as a pre release and I have to say it is her best yet!
I instantly fell in love with the people, the place and everything else. I want to book the cottage and I want to holiday in Wynmouth!
Thank you Heidi for again releasing a fabulous book which makes me laugh, smile, cry and get angry and feel what the characters feel.
Each character had a great storyline and how it all came together was perfect too. It covers some very good topics and things that need talking about too. Lots of little twists which were lovely little surprises too.
All in all I think you can see that I loved this book and would definitely recommend. I would rate it higher if I could!

Great book and i read in a coupld of hours couldn't put it down. I hope there is a follow up book as im hooked on the characters.

Exhausted by her workload, Tess manages to escape to the seaside town of Wynmouth and meets the community within. With romance, mystery, secrets and misunderstandings you won’t be disappointed. Grab a cuppa, a comfy seat and enjoy.

This is another cosy gem from Heidi Swain, this time set in her gorgeous new seaside location of Wynmouth. She introduces some fabulous new characters whom I hope we’ll hear more about in future and a storyline full of secrets and mixups. This is a lovely read to just relax with and easily as good as Heidi’s previous books.