We are returning to the Seahaven Bay Retreat for Escape to Seahaven Bay by Nicola May which was published by Storm Publishing on May 5th 2026.
The emotional and uplifting new novel from the author of the million-copy bestselling Cockleberry Bay series.
Life
at the Seahaven Bay Retreat is flourishing, but Rita Jory’s second
chance at happiness is about to face its biggest test yet. When Jago’s
glamorous French ex-wife appears on the doorstep with a five-year-old
daughter in tow, their blossoming relationship hangs by a thread.
Between
juggling retreat guests seeking healing, her daughter Sennen’s
desperate need for a last-minute wedding venue, and dealing with
Elodie's impossible demands, Rita’s already stretched to breaking point.
Then
some very unexpected news forces her to reconsider everything she
thought she wanted. But can she trust Jago with her secret, and embrace
the new life ahead?
Rita must decide whether to protect her heart or fight for her future.
A
joyful, tender and laugh-out-loud tale of family, forgiveness and
finding the courage to say yes to life’s beautiful surprises. Perfect
for fans of Jill Mansell, Jojo Moyes and Amanda Prowse.
My Thoughts
Although you can definitely read this as a standalone, I would recommend reading the first in the series as then you will really understand the friendships and relationships between the characters. Rita has established her retreat and part of the enjoyment is seeing the variety of guests who come to stay and their reasons for doing so. Rita's second chance romance is not going to plan and stirs up in her all sorts of emotions, including jealousy and inadequacy.
Rita's family are a source of both comfort and worry as their own concerns play out. It is not all plain sailing in the retreat with the weather intervening at one point and causing havoc. This gives the characters the opportunity to show how they can work together and for Rita to see that she can be a strong and independent woman. Although she thinks of herself as middle aged, there is a huge surprise coming into her life which will test her to the limit. Throughout the story, Rita’s relationship with Jory is uncertain but she has the chance to decide what she really wants for her future.
In short: family and friendships
About the Author
Nicola May is an international bestselling author renowned
for her heartwarming and humorous romantic comedies. With twenty books to her
name, her work has captured readers' hearts around the world, has been
translated into fifteen languages and consistently ranks in the top 100 of
Amazon's Kindle bestseller charts. As a self-published author, she achieved the
remarkable feat of reaching number one on Amazon twice, and has been a strong
advocate for indie authors, pushing for a dedicated chart for them in The
Bookseller magazine. Now signed to Storm Publishing, Nicola continues to write
heartfelt rom-coms with her signature blend of warmth and wit.
Thanks to Nicola May, Storm Publishing and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a place on the tour and a copy of the book.
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