From the attic of Driftwood House there are stunning views of the deep green sea and sapphire sky. But Rosie can’t tear her eyes away from the faded photograph in her hands, and the words written on the back that will change everything…
Back in the village of Heaven’s Cove after the death of her mother, all Rosie Merchant wants is to rent out her childhood home, and run away from the gossiping villagers and wild Devon weather she escaped years ago.
But local farmer Liam is waiting on the doorstep. His kind offer to help clear isolated Driftwood House is hard to refuse… and as clouds scud across the endless sky, Rosie is reminded that nowhere is more beautiful than home.
Then Rosie finds a photo in the attic which exposes the truth about how her mother came to live at Driftwood House years ago… Did Liam know this painful secret all along? Or will facing up to her family history mean Rosie can finally put down roots in this beautiful place?
This book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Get whisked away to the rugged, sweeping Devon coastline in this gripping story about old secrets, learning how to trust, and finding where home is. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Barbara O’Neal and Mary Alice Monroe will adore this gorgeous and uplifting read.
Read what everyone’s saying about Secrets at the Last House Before the Sea:
‘Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!… I was captivated… The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter… my heart literally broke… wonderful… stunning… kept me hooked until the very last word… Loved, loved, loved it!!!‘Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating and heart-warming… A perfect summer read… I was absolutely hooked from page one until 1.30am in the morning when I finished having not been able to put it down.’ Bookworm1986, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely breathtaking! From the first chapter, I was hooked and loved every moment… truly a beautiful tale… outstanding.‘ Cara’s Book Boudoir, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had me gripped and wanting more… I had to tear myself away from reading to head off to work… absolutely loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gorgeous… I was mesmerised… This is a story that keeps you guessing… beautiful… idyllic… fabulous… pure escapism, heart-warming, and left me with a smile on my face.’ Whispering Stories, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Liz Eeles whisked me away… vivid and gorgeous… amazing… exceptional… wonderful… delightful.’ Berit Talks Books
‘Put on the kettle for some tea and grab yourself a scone… because you are going to want to binge read Secrets at the Last House Before the Sea… gripping and emotional page-turner!‘ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A wonderfully addictive read… I read this book in a day and would whole-heartedly recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was a gem of a novel!… Beautiful characters in a beautiful story!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A charming, cozy, uplifting book… absolutely loved.’ Goodreads reviewer
Back in the village of Heaven’s Cove after the death of her mother, all Rosie Merchant wants is to rent out her childhood home, and run away from the gossiping villagers and wild Devon weather she escaped years ago.
But local farmer Liam is waiting on the doorstep. His kind offer to help clear isolated Driftwood House is hard to refuse… and as clouds scud across the endless sky, Rosie is reminded that nowhere is more beautiful than home.
Then Rosie finds a photo in the attic which exposes the truth about how her mother came to live at Driftwood House years ago… Did Liam know this painful secret all along? Or will facing up to her family history mean Rosie can finally put down roots in this beautiful place?
This book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Get whisked away to the rugged, sweeping Devon coastline in this gripping story about old secrets, learning how to trust, and finding where home is. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Barbara O’Neal and Mary Alice Monroe will adore this gorgeous and uplifting read.
Read what everyone’s saying about Secrets at the Last House Before the Sea:
‘Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!… I was captivated… The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter… my heart literally broke… wonderful… stunning… kept me hooked until the very last word… Loved, loved, loved it!!!‘Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating and heart-warming… A perfect summer read… I was absolutely hooked from page one until 1.30am in the morning when I finished having not been able to put it down.’ Bookworm1986, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely breathtaking! From the first chapter, I was hooked and loved every moment… truly a beautiful tale… outstanding.‘ Cara’s Book Boudoir, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had me gripped and wanting more… I had to tear myself away from reading to head off to work… absolutely loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gorgeous… I was mesmerised… This is a story that keeps you guessing… beautiful… idyllic… fabulous… pure escapism, heart-warming, and left me with a smile on my face.’ Whispering Stories, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Liz Eeles whisked me away… vivid and gorgeous… amazing… exceptional… wonderful… delightful.’ Berit Talks Books
‘Put on the kettle for some tea and grab yourself a scone… because you are going to want to binge read Secrets at the Last House Before the Sea… gripping and emotional page-turner!‘ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A wonderfully addictive read… I read this book in a day and would whole-heartedly recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was a gem of a novel!… Beautiful characters in a beautiful story!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A charming, cozy, uplifting book… absolutely loved.’ Goodreads reviewer
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