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.

Delving into a Heidi Swain book is always a treat. The characters are loveable and the story lines enjoyable. This latest book has you falling in love with the seaside town of Wynmouth, it’s residents and Tess. Tess has escaped her job and returned to the town where she has happy memories of visiting as a child. As her time in the town rolls on she realises that maybe everything isn’t as perfect as she remembers and what’s in front of her might not always be the truth. This is a great read to remind us not to take things for granted and to follow your dreams.
Thanks to Netgalley and Heidi Swain for the advanced ebook copy.

This is the first book I’ve read by Heidi and I was looking forward to trying a fun romance and I was pulled into one immediately, and into a delightful seaside setting of Wynmouth. I wanted to be there joining in with the parties
Our heroine, Tess, has run away from work and a tyrannical boss (who is her father) and she is feeling “proud that I had put myself first for once…”, but she soon becomes entangled in the lives of the locals and thinks she has met up with the boy who gave her the most amazing kiss (her first), which she has never forgotten. Then, she meets Sam: “His sun streaked blonde hair, ready smile and sparkling green eyes caught me off guard” and, off we go. Several spanners are thrown in the works and before too long, finding herself involved in an almighty mess, Tess is set to escape again. But, will she stay or will she go? You’ll have to find out for yourselves, readers. There are more themes to this story than kisses behind the beach huts: there’s a mysterious diary, family problems, a huge personality trait of our heroine jumping to conclusions, plus an issue with plans for a huge holiday park that threaten to ruin the idyll of Wynmouth. And lots more.
There is a comment towards the end of the book, that the story is like a Shakespearian comedy, because there are so many unexpected twists and turns. “…it’s such a lot to take in.” And that is my criticism of the book. They say truth is stranger than fiction, but in this case, fiction is stranger than truth and all the little twists turned into a big tangle for me. (Albeit amusing. It was like reading a modern-day fairy story that ends happily ever after. And I just knew it would end happily, because that was the vibe). It might be because I don’t normally opt for romantic comedy and I need to not take it so seriously. Heidi has a huge following and her books sell really well, so what do I know? 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars for transporting me to another place. My thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book and to leave my honest review.

This book follows Tess who decides that throwing herself into work after her mother’s death has not done her any favours and she needs a break. She decides very last minute to go back to the seaside town where she had happy memories with her Mum and Dad and where she had her first kiss.

She soon finds herself getting involved with the locals, helping them out with business help and finds the person who gave her her first kiss, will it live up to the memory?

A diary also changes her life along with family secrets change her life.

I loved this book not only because I love the author’s other books but it was nice to visit a new setting, and I hope this is not the only trip there. Even though I got a free copy of this book I will be buying it when it comes out to add to my Heidi Swain collection.

I didn't think I could fall in love with a Heidi Swain book any more than I have previously but how wrong was I? This book was utterly captivating from start to finish. The characters were not only relatable, funny and engaging but they also really felt like they were real to the reader due to their depth and authenticity. The book is full of love, humour, heartache, food, connections and it has some really clever twists and turns that I didn't see coming! It has an overall, really poignant message of the importance of "just talking". I utterly adored this book and I'm hoping it'll be the start of a new Heidi Swain series...

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Wow What a book thank you very much netgalley for this copy I loved it.
It's about a lady called Tess who works for her father in a high flying job doing pr but after a rough few weeks with losing her mother and having to deal with a nightmare celeb. And realising she hasnt had any of her annual leave over the year's she decides she needsca break after helping her father go through her mother's clothes and bits she finds a diary and decides to go to wymouth where they used to holiday when she was younger.
When she arrives it may not be the peaceful break she was hoping for after starting to read her mother's diary she realises some things about her parents marriage is she correct.
She tries to help out with getting more custom into the local beach cafe and pub.
And she decides to try to bring two old friends together again but can she succeed.
She decides two weeks is not enough time to sort herself out so ends up staying longer.
She meets a lot of new friends along the way Sophie who owns the local beach cafe, Sam the local pub owner and owner of the cottage she is renting, Joe who has come back and seems not keen on Sam.
Was there something going on in her parents marriage.
Can she help the local businesses succeed.
Can she get Joe and Sam talking again.
Will she find her teenage love.

This book was amazing I flew through it I love Heidi books they always make you feel good.

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It is a lovely story. It draws you in and there are some great twists and turns you don't see coming. It is a make you feel good book. Set in a nice place. Also up to date with the part about the environment. The ending is a happy one but it leaves you right to the end before you can work it out