What a powerful story from a new to me author. I enjoyed every minute of it and have mixed feelings about getting to the end. I wanted more and I enjoyed the ending, if that makes sense.

Meg and Cullen are writers. She's a journalist and he's an author whose recent book was a huge hit. But his past has a bit of tragedy in it that her editor wants her to include in an article about the popular writer she's been assigned to write. He lives next door to her mother in the small coastal town where they spent the summer when she was growing up. As she researched and investigated his background, they grow closer and she realizes he doesn't want the family tragedy mentioned in her article.

The progression in their relationship is fun to follow as they each deal with past experiences, trying hard to not let them influence their current relationship. She doesn't want to be exploit the tragedy in his past which puts her in direct conflict with her editor, leaving her with a difficult choice .

All in all a wonderful story I highly recommend reading. Although I received a free ARC Ebook from Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my honest truths.

This book is giving summer Hallmark movie in the best way. Meg and Cullen are absolutely adorable, the story hits all the right emotional notes, and the dreamy seaside setting makes it a perfect beach read. Honestly? No notes. Just pure love for Heather Dixon and her novel At The Ocean’s Edge!

This one is out now so make sure to grab a copy!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

My sincere thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read At the Ocean's Edge by Heather Dixon. I give my unbiased opinion of it in the following review.

Meg is tasked with doing a story on a new popular author, Cullen Walsh. What she didn't realize was that she would have to go back to the seaside community of her childhood to interview him. She has sad memories of the place and hasn't been there in a long time even though her parents live there. She plans to be in and out quickly and get the job done. It turns out to be not as easy as that when Cullen is reluctant to be interviewed. Because she needs more time, she moves in with her mom who just happens to live next door to Cullen. Meg and Cullen have chemistry from almost the moment they meet. Will this compromise her writing? Will Meg take a chance on love, or keep to her reclusive ways?

I really liked this book a lot. I liked the two main characters together. I liked the small-town seaside setting like something we would see in a Hallmark movie. I liked the side characters, especially Meg's mother. The conflict that arises in the story was realistic as was the way the characters reacted to it. I really can't say too much without giving everything away, but Meg has to make some decisions related to her job that would cause problems in her new relationship with Cullen. The book covers a relatively short period of time, so the relationship progresses pretty quickly. I didn't mind it, but I felt like we didn't get to see as much of their relationship growth as I wanted. I also would have liked just a little more of Cullen's backstory. That being said, I will definitely recommend this romance to friends who enjoy a nice well written small-town romance with lots of feelings and no steam.

Journalist Meg is back in her childhood home trying to interview reclusive author Cullen. She's determined to write the perfect article until she learns Cullen's truth and starts to fall for him. She risks her future with Cullen if she finishes the article and discloses family secrets he's trying to keep out of the media. She's also dealing with being back home and facing some issues she's had with her mother.

It's a well crafted story with interesting characters.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

This is a sweet love story. A journalist reluctantly returns to her home town to write a story about an author. Ultimately it is about love and forgiveness

Thank you netgalley and publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this book for my review. This book for me was a nice easy read and perfect for those looking for a nice light romancy beach read. 3.5*

I really enjoyed reading this gentle romance that covers the dilemma of where is home and what do we really want in life. With a relaxing setting, loveable characters and a lot of soul this is a great story to escape into for a few hours.

At the Ocean's Edge was an easy and distracting read. Although I guessed the hidden motive early on, the characters were engaging enough so that I kept on reading until the end and I'm glad I did.

When Meg is sent to Old Port to interview Cullen, a new author whose novel is a hit, she has a wave of emotions. Meg grew up in Old Port, her mother still lives there, and memories of her father while the three were a family before her father left. Meg did not expect Cullen to be the wonderful person he is. She didn’t expect him to live next door to her mother. But the weekend in Old Port turns into 2 weeks of vacation time-bringing her mom back into Meg’s life and falling in love with this writer. Meg is in a balancing act trying to write the story of Cullen that her boss wants and writing the story that Megan wants to tell.

Enjoy this sweet summer romance. Thanks to #netgalley for recommending this novel to me.

At the Oceans Edge is the first book I have read by Heather Dixon. I am so glad that I have found a new author.
This book has so much packed in the story. It is filled with so much that I felt the characters and all the emotions they have with living their lives.
Meg is sent to write a story about a new author, and she finds she is going to have to return to her hometown. Going back will bring back so many things she must deal with, and this gives the story its heart.
This is a perfect book for a beach read.
Thank you NetGalley, Heather Dixon and Storm Publishing for the copy of the book. This is my personal review.

Book Review
At the Oceans Edge by Heather Dixon
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨3.5

What Its Got
✅Small town
✅Divorced parents
✅Writers
✅Beach
✅Bakeries
✅Workplace romance
✅Slow burn closed door romance
✅Long distance relationship
✅ work and life balance
✅ past trauma

Characters
Meg - journalist, reclusive, protects her heart, wants to prove herself, daydreams in her journal
Cullen- writer, protects his privacy and past, looking for a fresh start, focused on finding and appreciating life’s happy moments

Thoughts
📕 Dixon highlights overcoming challenges and navigating the difficult choices we face in our relationships with family (Meg and her dad) , friends (Meg and Sarina) , colleagues (Meg and Celine) and in navigating new love (Meg and Cullen)- I feel this could have been explored more in depth and details that might offer the reader greater insight into Meg’s or Cullen’s relationships
📕 Loved the detailed descriptions and visuals of the seaside town of Old Port, I could picture each dune, smell the ocean, feel the waves splashing on my legs… Old Port sounds like a charming town I would love to visit
📕 Meg’s journey of self growth, her career development and her own person healing were centre stage, at times I felt Cullen’s storyline took a backseat

Overall
A heartwarming read that will pull at your heartstrings , perfect for reading on vacation

Thank you to the publisher and the author for my digital copy in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are My Own.

With thanks to the author for an advance copy.

"When journalist Meg Adamson is sent to interview bestselling author Cullen Walsh in the seaside town of Old Port, she’s forced to confront the painful memories she left behind there—and finds herself swept into the kind of love story she’s only ever written about in her private journal."

I am a huge fan of Heather Dixon's writing, but this might just be my favourite of hers! It sounds like it might just be another predictable summer romance story - girl from the city comes back to the place where she was raised and where she harbours some difficult memories, has a complicated relationship with an author she's supposed to be interviewing and reconnects with her own family at the same time. Ok, yes, it's all that but I was deeply invested in the characters and really cared about them. It was a romance with a bit of heft and substance that didn't feel fluffy. A perfect summer read!

A beautiful love story set in a beautiful seaside town in America I want to live there . You had complicated work lives, a grown up remembering her childhood not quite as it was. A lovely mother’s love . An interesting boss. A great Saturday afternoon read. It got the happy ending you wanted . Read it .

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. A heartwarming romantic story. It was an easy read with highs and lows. I enjoyed the book and can recommend to those who enjoy this genre.

3⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of At The Ocean’s Edge

Meg is given a story assignment to write a piece about an author named Cullen. She is very excited to be given this opportunity but shocked that she has to return to Old Port where he is living to do the interview. She used to love Old Port but now it just holds painful memories for her. She is shocked to find out that Cullen is her mother’s next door neighbor. They both enjoy spending time together and she decides to extend her visit. They both enjoy closer they get she starts to pull away because even though she is a die hard romantic she knows from her past that love is not always enough.

This was good but the female main character bothered me at many points throughout this book. Sometimes her parts read a little juvenile but I do understand that it was partly to make a point. This was a good quick read.

An amazing summer beach read! This wonderful story will take you on an emotional filled journey with tears, laughter, mystery, uncertainty, healing and happiness. It's beautifully written and a heartwarming women's fiction saga with small town, seaside charm and strong, independent characters. It makes you reflect on what's most important in life. This is definitely a page turner that does not disappoint. A must read romance and love story. I loved it!

Meg lives in Boston and works for The Boston Globe. She's been asked to write a feature article on Cullen Walsh. Cullen has written a smash hit novel and Meg's editor feels that such an article will be well received and might increase advertisers and subscriptions.

Meg used to summer in Old Port with her parents. But she has some bad memories there and has avoided going back - even though her mother, who she loves, lives there full time now. That's where Cullen is so she travels there to meet him and to get to learn about him and his history for the article.

Meg is a romantic, but she hasn't been in a successful romantic relationship. She only has one close female friend and, of course, her mother. Her time in Old Port gets extended because Cullen isn't the easiest person to interview. As they get to know each other, Meg and Cullen find that they have much in common and start a personal relationship.

As things happen, they run into difficulties meeting each of their own needs, no matter how attracted they are to each other. And work has always come first for Meg.

This book isn't simply a romance. It focuses on personal growth, recognizing one's own needs, learning about long held misconceptions, and determining what is right for oneself. I thought it was a great book and I was hooked from the very beginning.

This story is a skilfully written romance with a beautiful setting on the coast. The central couple have plenty of chemistry right from the meet-cute, and there’s a classic will-they/won’t-they romantic plot.

3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.

There wasn't anything wrong with this nice, sweet story., except that it was simply nice and sweet. There were no real issues for the characters to overcome. There really was no drama. It was a safe, simple story set in a made-up New England seaside town.

I've read other offerings from the author that were much more engaging and heartfelt. Ah well.

Will I read more from the author? I'll make that decision at a later date.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being left freely.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed this nook.

Meg works as a journalist for a magazine company in Boston. Her editor gives her an assignment on Old Port to interview Cullen Walsh, an author.

Old Port is the last place Meg wanted to go to, as it has too many unpleasant memories for her.

When she meets Cullen, they get along well, but he’s not too talkative about his past.

The story that Meg’s editor wants isn’t what Meg sends her, will she give her that story or decide there’s other things more important?

I recommend this book.