In Secrets at the Last House Before the Sea, we meet Rosie who has returned from her home abroad to the seaside village of Heaven’s Cove in Devon after the sudden death of her mum. Whilst her homecoming hasn’t been pleasant it just got a little worse when it turns out her mother didn’t own the home she has lived in for most of her life and the owner wants the house back to knock it down and build a hotel on the land.

Rosie takes a punt on trying to get them to change their mind by convincing them that the house would be perfect for a guest house instead. She is a little shocked and relieved when they give her four weeks to do the house up and convince them it will work. However, Rosie needs some help, welcome local farmer Liam who agrees to help but renovating an old house comes at a cost, especially when Rosie discovers secrets that have been long buried of her mothers.

I adore Liz Eeles books so when I heard she had a new book releasing I jumped at the chance to grab an early copy and dove straight in. What I find makes her books stand out is that they always contain amazing characters that feel realistic, gorgeous settings that you can visualise perfectly, and plots that are effortless to read.

I was mesmerised by the drama and rushed through the book, wanting to know would Rosie be able to transform the house into a workable guest house, what implications did the secrets hold, and would there be some chemistry between Rosie and Liam who have known each other since they were kids but never particularly liked one another?

This is a story that keeps you guessing whilst has you relaxing in what sounds like a beautiful part of the world, especially Rosie’s old home, Driftwood House, which gave views of the land and sea and made me want to stay there as it sounded so idyllic.

Another fabulous book from Liz Eeles which is pure escapism, heart-warming, and left me with a smile on my face. I can’t wait to return to Heaven’s Cove in the future.