The Path to the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles #Heaven'sCoveBook5 #Review

 The Path to the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles was published by Bookoutre on May 18th.

Alyssa carefully holds the delicate paper map and looks down at the cottages and winding streets of the village by the shore. She came to Heaven’s Cove for a fresh start. But will the pathways on the map lead her to an old secret?

Fleeing from a heartbreaking mistake, all former nurse Alyssa wants is to focus on her new job giving tours of Heaven’s Cove to visitors and sharing the myths and legends of this beautiful place. Nobody needs to know the real reason she came to the village…

Over cups of tea with elderly resident Magda she soon makes a friend who is alone in the world too. For decades, Magda has been secretly in love with her best friend Stan. Desperate to return Magda’s kindness, Alyssa is eager to bring these two lost souls together. But meeting Stan’s tall, handsome son Jack scuppers her plans.

Dedicated to caring for Stan, Jack says Alyssa’s focus on legends keeps the village in the past. But when Alyssa finds an old map revealing the true story of a Heaven’s Cove couple who sacrificed everything for love, she’s sure the romantic tale could bring Stan and Magda together… and although digging up old secrets soon ruffles feathers in the village, with Jack and Alyssa growing close, she can’t help but think she might find happiness after all.

But will Alyssa ever be able to open up about her own past? Or will the truth tear them apart?

An absolutely stunning read that will whisk you away to the Devon coast, where the seagulls soar and saltwater sprays the air. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and Barbara O’Neal.

My Thoughts

Although this is the fifth in the Heaven’s Cove series, I read it as a standalone without any difficulty. Misunderstanding each other from the start, Alyssa and Jack are an interesting pair who feel a distinct chemistry despite their different approach to life. You realise that their reactions are the result of things that have happened in the past. Alyssa has a mysterious past which she has erased. Jack’s behaviour has its roots in his childhood. 

    In addition to Alyssa and Jack, there are other friendships which have their own problems. Magda has to decide whether to act on her gut feeling and confess her true feelings to Jack’s Dad or to carry on hiding her emotions. Alyssa’s determination to uncover the truth behind a historical disappearance centuries ago, is driven by her wish to see closure and an instinct that a historical wrong has been made. Set in the coast, the sea is never far from the action and you can almost smell the sea air. This is an uplifting read which looks at relationships and whether you should always be open with your feelings. Some choose to stay within the safety of tangible rules whilst others are spontaneous. 

In short: secrets and mysteries with a dose if romance. 

 

About the Author

Liz writes heart-warming and uplifting women's fiction about families and relationships, and romantic comedies full of love and laughs.

 

She worked as a journalist for years and brought up a family on the south coast of England, all the while writing fiction on the quiet. After being short-listed in a couple of national novel-writing competitions, her dream of being a published author came true when she was signed by Bookouture.

 

When not writing, Liz likes walking by the sea, catching up with friends and binge-watching box sets. She also loves hearing from readers.

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Book link: Amazon UK

Thanks to Liz Eeles and Jean Readett of Bookoutre for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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