A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

At the Ocean's Edge is a beautifully written, emotionally charged story about love, redemption, and the complexities of personal and professional choices. Meg’s journey of self-discovery and healing is compelling, and the seaside town of Old Port adds a perfect backdrop of charm and nostalgia. The slow-burn romance between Meg and Cullen is beautifully done, with a rich mix of vulnerability and tension. The internal struggle Meg faces between her career and her growing feelings for Cullen is relatable and poignant. The only thing keeping me from a full 5 stars is that the pacing occasionally slowed, but overall, this is a deeply satisfying read. A wonderful blend of romance, personal growth, and the magic of small-town life.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

This was an easy to read book. It has a little bit of family drama and lots of romance. I was somewhat annoyed with Meg and her over thinking. It was alittle predictable but still enjoyable. It would make for the perfect beach read.

At The Ocean's Edge is a warm, heartfelt story about returning home. It incorporates romance, family, the pain of returning home to a place full of painful memories from the past, and the tug of war between love and profession.

Meg Adams is a journalist looking for her next big story. When her boss asks her to interview a very private famous author she immediately accepts. Then she finds out he lives in a place she thought she left behind as it is full of unhappy memories. Deciding to take the story, she tries to come to terms with those memories. What she finds instead is a romance she wasn't looking for. Now she must make a hard decision between a man she has developing feelings for or her job.

Set on a beautiful coastal town in New England, it's the perfect place for healing and hope. The vivid descriptions allow the reader to feel as if they themselves were a part of the scenery. The characters were well developed and real. This was a beautifully and emotionally written story that was hard to put down. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced copy

Meg, Meg, Meg. She epitomizes so many. She feels unlovable and doomed to spinsterhood. She's afraid of being hurt as she had been when her parents divorced.

Cullen, the brooding new successful author.

Meg is sent to interview Cullen for an article. Can she get the scoop her editor wants or will she fall for the reclusive author?

Wonderful characters, overcoming past hurts, and romance, lots of romance in At the Ocean's Edge by Heather Dixon.

Releases May 6th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

At Ocean's Edge is a heartfelt, easygoing novel that makes for a good beach read, especially if you’re looking for something that blends a touch of romance with some emotional undercurrents. Heather Dixon sets the story in the cozy coastal town of Old Port, which personally I loved as it very much felt like New England to me.

The story ends up going the classic “career vs. heart” dilemma, and Dixon handles this aspect well, giving Meg’s internal struggle real emotional weight. I think one of the novel’s strongest points is how it gently but meaningfully touches on trauma. Both Meg and Cullen carry wounds from their pasts. The novel doesn’t shy away from these darker themes, but it approaches them with care, which I appreciated. It made those parts of the plot feel more real.

That said, while the premise is engaging, the characters themselves didn’t feel as vivid or fully fleshed out as I wanted them to be. Meg is sympathetic, but sometimes she felt more like a vessel for the plot than a dynamic person. Cullen felt one dimensional to me even with his trauma, there wasn’t much that made him stand out other than his love for Meg. Their chemistry felt a little muted, and I found myself wishing for sharper dialogue or more memorable interactions to really bring them to life more. I still was able to root for them, just not as strongly as I would have liked.

Still, At the Ocean’s Edge has its charms, and I found it to be an easy and enjoyable read, perfect for a summer day or when sitting by the beach.

Meg is a journalist and a lady that likes to write about her own life in her personal journal. Meg has written about soooo many men in her journal but they never stick around. Love isn't for her, she's not good enough.

I like how Meg was able to evolve as the story did. Old wounds that are healed and lessons learnt, not only change a person but also their outlook, behaviours and their life.

I enjoyed this easy read. Picturing the setting of Olde Port by the descriptions. I could almost feel the breeze from the sea myself.

Thankyou to #stormpublishing and #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

At the Ocean's Edge was a good book with a synopsis that really drew me into wanting to read it.

While I enjoyed it for the most part I really didn't love Meg's character. In fact many times I even forgot her name. I felt that for a woman of her age she had a lot of growing up to do or needed therapy to deal with her childhood issues. Cullen on the other hand was an absolute delight and felt his character made the book for me.

A decent read but sadly a forgettable one.

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed.**

Meg is sent to interview a reclusive author in her old hometown, she has to confront some things from her past. she finds herself falling for the author.

this was a heart lifting and heart aching stunner of a read. when you read the authors note you can almost feel the heart that went into it with her own bravery too. because for this book we learn that Heather had to step out her own box and brave a different type of story than is her comfort and norm. i think that is reflected in the courage our own main character has to be. and the vulnerability is probably even better told because its in Heathers own thoughts too.
this story had me from the very beginning. this is one of my very cherished type of novels. i could read them all day everyday and never come up for air. infact if an author can just magic me to one of the community's they create than all the best. its puzzling really because these books are never easy on the characters. they often have hard stuff going on. but somehow,somehow we still adore them and feel all the better for reading them. and still, still want to go and live in the place described.
this book gives us Journalist Meg. she is extremely passionate in her work. but perhaps the headfirst and pointed direction she put in her work is often to stop any "other" managing to enter her mind or heart. for she is carrying a pain that hurt her badly. but when she is sent to do a piece on a private author in her own home time she is not ready for just how shaken it will leave her. can she be brave enough to face this place again? determined to just do the job, be professional and not let the place get under her skin she heads of the the town of Old Port.
what she also doesnt expect is Cullen Walsh who get into her heart and surprisingly for him the same is returned.
Meg is also drawn into all that home means. the people there, the places, the community...the home.
but when Meg is pushed to dive deeper into the authors past to uncover his own possible past and pain it has her rethinking things. its got her questioning everything which is even more unsettling. the two of them have something. they can both feel it and the reader certainly can. its a lovely thing to see growing in such a tender and warming way. there is a trust there already, a warm and tender hand on each others backs.
so Meg has choices to make. and so many more than she thought possible. sometimes being brave looks different to what we think. sometimes home means different. sometimes dreams do. but what will Meg chose. and how will it change her future?

My favorite books are set at the ocean. My favorite books have a strong, female character. My favorite books include romance. This book is the trifecta! It explored multiple relationships the main character had, and the story wove in and out of those relationships with positive resolution. Great read!

At the Ocean’s Edge by Heather Dixon is a heartwarming, emotional story about second chances, healing old wounds, and daring to step outside of the safety of your own mind. Set in the charming seaside town of Old Port, this is the perfect holiday read, brimming with bittersweet nostalgia and gentle romance.

Journalist Meg Adamson is sent to Old Port to interview the bestselling author Cullen Walsh, but the assignment stirs up painful memories she thought she had left behind. Returning to the town where her once-happy childhood unravelled forces Meg to confront her past in ways she had long avoided.

Cullen, with his quiet strength and guarded heart, proves to be more than just a subject for an article. As their tentative connection deepens, Meg is faced with a difficult decision when her editor demands she expose the very secrets Cullen is desperate to protect. The tension between professional duty and personal loyalty is beautifully explored, making for a compelling emotional journey.

Dixon’s writing captures the small town atmosphere with such ease that you can almost smell the salt in the air and feel the sand under your feet. The chemistry between Meg and Cullen builds naturally, with lovely moments of vulnerability and hope.

A tender and thoughtful read, At the Ocean’s Edge is a reminder that sometimes, the greatest risks we take are the ones that lead us home. A charming story with memorable characters, perfect for readers looking for a novel that will make them smile and leave them a little lighter.

3.5/5.

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Cute story of a woman, Meg, who doesn’t really believe in love due to her perception on her parents relationship and her own relationships. Meg is sent on an assignment to write an article about an author. This assignment takes her to a place from her past. The book is about learning about how our memories are not always correct, finding ones self, and learning to trust.

I thought this was a very cute summer romance book. I really enjoyed the background of the characters and what made them who they are. I did feel like the middle of the book seemed to drag on a little too long but I enjoyed the story overall. I recommend this for anyone that wants to read a cute summer romance.

"At the Ocean's Edge" by Heather Dixon was a well written book. This book was a feel good story that tugs on your emotions.
Meg works for a paper and is assigned a story about a new author. Cullen has moved from the city to have a slower life. When Meg finds out that Cullen lives in her hometown that she hasn't been back to in years she hesitates. When she goes back home all the old feelings come back but Cullen tries to change that. When she spends more and more time with Cullen she finds out that maybe the town isn't so bad.
Highly recommend for a nice summer read.

This was a gentle book about love, loss, grief and finding your way. Meg has a lot of unresolved issues, stemming from her parents divorce and some unsatisfactory relationships. When she is sent to Old Port to interview Cullen Walsh, she has to confront her own insecurities. The relationship between Cullen and Meg develops slowly, but there are further problems as he doesn’t want his family and their loss to be in the article. This is an interesting part, because of the pressure Meg's boss is putting on her to include such information. All is resolved, and this would make for a pleasant holiday read. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a copy to read and review.

The reviews on this are mixed. I enjoyed it, I liked the setting and the characters. Yes, it is a bit irritating at times when the characters behave liked children rather than adults but on balance it is a perfectly enjoyable read.

Meg has been assigned to write about a new author, Cullen Walsh, who now lives in her hometown. She hasn't been back for a long time, because of the memories she has, but she goes. She was only planning to go and come right back, but her boss wanted her to stay longer. Everything was booked, so she had to ask her mother if she could stay with her. When she stayed there, she discovered her mother's neighbor was Cullen Walsh.
As she and Cullen spend time together so she can get to know him, he shows her, hoping to remind her, what her hometown has that made him love this small town. A lot happens, and she writes the draft for her article, but she hesitates to turn it in. Meg is learning a lot about her past, and who she is now, that changes so many things. She and Cullen have grown closer, and she has to decide if she will choose her job, by writing what her boss wants, or take a leap of faith, and go for what she sees her future could look like. When your past and your future is at a crossroad, it is time to really think about what is important to you, and what you want to take with you into your future.
I received an ARC from Storm Publishing through NetGalley.

I’m sure others will enjoy this sweet small-town romance, but it’s not for me. The pace is too leisurely and the FMC too dreamy and saccharine. She seems like she’s about 22 rather than 35. DNF ~8%.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

A perfectly written modern love story. Beautifully descriptive, with believable and loveable characters. Simple but sound. An enjoyable read