I didn't realize before requesting this book that it was the second book in a series, but I was able to enjoy reading this book even without having read the first book. This was a very enjoyable book with wonderful characters.

A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is a delightful charming little novel. It gives you a nice fuzzy cozy feeling while reading it and you will get transported to Heaven's Cove. I wish I was there at this time eating a scone and drinking tea watching the sea. Set in tiny village called as Heaven's Cove this novel is story of Lettie who is in search of finding her great Aunt's story. The setting of this book is so beautiful. The characters in this novel feel so real that you start feeling their emotions. I am certainly looking forward for the third book in the series and will read the first book in the series.
A perfect heartwarming summer beach or garden read!

A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles is the second book in the Heaven's Cove series. Set in a beautiful location, it is a warm and uplifting book.

Lettie Starcross, the main protagonist, is on a mission to fulfill her great–grandaunt, Iris’s dying wish. Lettie, the last child of her family, has always been taken for granted by her parents and siblings. She is extremely close to Iris and is emotionally distraught because of her demise. Before dying, Iris hands over a key to Lettie and entrusts her with finding answers to an event which had happened decades ago.

Lettie travels to Devon in search of answers. All she has with her is a key, and a letter written to Iris by someone ages ago. Staying in Driftwood House (Iris’s former home,) Lettie focuses on uncovering the secret which had changed Iris’s life.

During her stay in Heaven’s Cove, she explores the village and gets to know the locals. She is even able to bridge a friendship with Claude, a 70+ loner who distrusts outsiders. Corey, a local fisherman and his grandmother Florence are linked with Iris’s past and play an important role in uncovering the secret.

A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is a beautiful romance filled with drama, tears, and secrets. I liked the story line, it’s really interesting and heart-warming. But more than the plot, it was the setting, and the characterization which stole my heart. The locals are seemingly open and honest, and proud of their village. Letti’s family is loving, yet needy. Letti is kind, helpful, and emotional. She is not assertive; has her fears and insecurities, but is able to overcome them when the situation demands.
With her engaging diction, Eeles brings the beautiful quaint village to life. One can easily visualize the streets, shops, cliffs and shoreline of Heaven’s Cove.
Liz Eeles’s narration is exemplary; she knows the secret to holding the reader’s attention. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is an extremely gratifying read. Surely not to be missed!

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Leettie is lost - her great aunt Iris has just died, leaving Lettie adrift. When clearing up the estate, she finds a letter hidden in the lining of a purse which leads her on a hunt to solve the mystery of her aunt. Fund descriptions of the Devon coarst, one can almost feel the change in the atmosphere as Lettie engages with people who have known her Iris. A stunning book - both in story and description.

If youre a fan of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series, then you must pick this one up! Told with tons of love and a lot of heart, you'll fall in love with Heaven's Cove on the first page. Just arriving in Heavens Cove, Lettie Starcross is on a mission to solve the mysterious message her aunt left her with upon her death. All she has is a letter, a key, and a mysterious sentence her aunt muttered before she passed. Having recently been let go from her boring customer care job, she plans on taking a few weeks to mourn her aunt, gather her bearings, and find a new job. She didn't bargain for falling in love with the area and the people in it.

This is evidently the second book in a series about Heavens Cove but I assure you it reads perfectly as a stand alone as well. Ive never read the.first book and had no trouble at all getting into this story. The descriptions of the town and its residents are told so beautifully just close your eyes and you'll hear the ocean. Primarily a romance, there's also a little mystery as well.

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This was such a sweet curl up on the couch and read away an afternoon love story. Even secondary characters are well described and add to the story and not just used as page filler. The only parts of the.book I couldn't get into were when Lettie was a doormat where her family was.concerned. She couldn't seem to stand up for herself at all for the vast majority of the book. She was such an interesting and adventurous character but the fact she couldn't stand up for herself in basic things where her family was concerned was honestly annoying. I've never had the pleasure of reading any of Liz Eeles books before but Ill definitely add her to my TBR list after this.

Thank you to NetGalley, Liz Eeles, and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

WOW another brilliant book by Liz Eeles.

It made me laugh, smile and cry; beautifully written and I was absolutely hooked from the beginning.

It was lovely to return to Devon and along with new loveable characters it was great to see the mention of characters from Liz's first book in the Heaven's Cove series.

Highly recommended and definitely worthy of five stars.

4.2 Stars

Lettie Starcross goes to Heaven’s Cove to find the truth from the past her great-grandaunt, Iris, was never able to when she was alive. Lettie is the first guest at Driftwood House (belonging to Rosie from book 1).
The setting is magical, but the path to the past is filled with difficulties. Trying to stand up for herself and get mowed by her ‘affectionate’ family, Lettie uncovers her beloved aunt’s tragic love story, one step at a time.
Of course, we have Corey, a handsome fisherman, his grandmother Florence, the only link to the past, and Claude, an old loner who slowly begins to trust Lettie.
When I saw the cover, I realized that I read book one and rather liked it. I had to read this too. For me, this book was better than the previous one. There was a sense of tension that held the plot together, which I rather missed in book one.
The author continues to use the setting to the best advantage. We see the crashing waves, the rocky hills, slopes, and the changing skies. As someone who when loves nature is a tangible element of the story, this interweaving of surroundings with the plotline makes me happier.
The characters were very developed, though Corey’s character could have been explored more. It had a lot of potential. Claude was fantastic (yeah, I’m an old soul and connect more with characters aged over 70). The scenes between him and Lettie were beautiful to read.
I did wish Lettie to be more assertive with her family. But there has been some progress that feels more realistic.
Overall, this is a beautiful book set in a picturesque setting. Some of it is cliché, but it’s still a feel-good book and will leave you with a smile. The author mentions that she’s working on book 3 of the series, and I’m looking forward to grabbing that one as well.
Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the ARC.
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P.S: I'd have loved it if Lettie was called by her full name, Violet, instead of the short version. It seemed to suit her more.
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I loved this book. The scenery, the characters, the storyline. Unfortunately, this is the second in a series and I cannot get the first one. (not available in our library). I will suggest that we add it to my library's collection as I know many readers who will love this.

What a fantastic read. Read in one stting , loved the story. It had family secrets, love and families wanting too much from you. There were some ace characters. I loved Claude and lovely how he grew to trust Lettie. Every village needs a Belinda. She was great. The fear of water for Lettie was a good story line and how brave she was . Simon was not a nice person.A jolly good read

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Think I would have enjoyed this more if I had read the first book but saying that this was a nice read.

This is the second book in the Heavens Cove series and is equally warm and inviting. I was hooked from the outset and read it in one sitting. On the last wishes of her great aunt, Iris, Lettie travels to Devon with only a key and a letter. She is intent on searching for answers. Lettie is booked into Driftwood House which was Iris’s former home and now a B and B. It is here that Lettie hopes to feel close to Iris but as she begins to mix with the locals it becomes clear that everything is not as she thought. As the mystery unravels Lettie begins to question if Iris had always been lonely and is unsure if she ever knew her as much as she believed she did. As Lettie learns about Iris’s devastating secret she has to make choices of her own. Will the promise of romance and her love of history be enough to pull Lettie from London and the demands of her family? Will her kindness towards members of the close knit community embrace or reject her? What would Iris have to say? An absolute dream of a read that is adorable from start to finish.

I kindly received an eARC advance copy of this book to read and review though NetGalley. Thank you Bookouture publishers!

Lettie has recently lost her beloved great aunt Iris, the only one in her family who truly “got” her.

But before Iris died, she left a small key and a letter tucked in her bag.

After losing her job, Lettie decides to go to the small coastal town where Iris grew up to find out Iris’ secret.

Lettie makes friends with the locals and eventually finds out Iris’s secret when she meets the family of Iris’s sweetheart Cornelius who died in the war, his younger sister and her brave and handsome grandson Corey.

This is a sweet story set in the vividly-described little Devon coastal village. It’s a goodie 🏖

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Lettie is in Heaven’s Cove, walking along the cobbled streets. She’s here to look for answer about her Great Aunt Iris.

No one in her family really understand how’s she’s feeling at the moment, and she’s thinking whether her aunt was feeling like she is - alone. Why did her aunt leave the pretty seaside village and never came back?

Driftwood House was where Iris lived and that’s where she’s staying. She meets Corey on the beach and there’s a spark between them.

That spark fizzles somewhat when she meets his grandmother, who when she hears her grandmother name - is a bit shocked. Lettie is soon told a secret, seventy years ago, and one that split the community.

Now Lettie’s wondering did she really know her aunt at all.

When her sister asks her to come home, Lettie’s unsure, she’s still not found what the key is for that she’s been wearing around her neck, one that her aunt wore. So does she stay and find out or does she leave Heaven’s Cove forever?

Recommend It.

A lovely story of secrets long hidden

A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is a beautiful contemporary romance with a solid historical backstory and lovely characters.

Lettie Starcross had an over-meddling family she loved but shared little in common with. When her great-aunt Iris died, she felt adrift, having lost the only family member who truly seemed to understand her.

Before dying, Iris shared a secret and asked Lettie to find out what truly happened decades before, when Iris left her childhood home in Devon, never to return.

What a lovely story! I'm a sucker for letters, keys, and secrets, and this book has them all!

I enjoyed the family drama. Lettie's family was awful, but she kept loving them nevertheless, and I admired her fortitude and forgiving nature.

The hero, Corey, was right up my alley: broody, emotionally unavailable, but so honorable and heroic.

I fell in love with Corey's grandma and Claude, a local recluse. They were so adorably grumpy! No good story is complete without a dog, and Buster was perfect in the role.

A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is a lovely feel-good romance full of love, family, and community. I loved every page!

Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

*This review will be posted on https://lureviewsbooks.com on 05/21/2021 as part of the book's blog tour*

Ahhh it’s great to be back in Heaven’s Cove and more particularly in Driftwood House.
I love the sea. I wish I would have a house overlooking this enormous ‘bowl’ of water. It must be great falling asleep while listening to the gentle lapping of the waves on the beach or the angry pounding of them against the cliffs like there is no tomorrow while you are tucked up safely.
The sea can be very inviting, but she is not really to be trusted completely. She has a lot of hidden dangers too.
In the previous book the author introduced us to Rosie and explained her story to us. Now Lettie is in the spotlight and it seems like Rosie was not the only one connected to the last house before the sea.
The past brings her here. Will the future keep her there too or is it back to the drawing board?
This is a lovely story about finding a balance between helping others and being good to yourself too, about righting some wrongs, building a friendship for life and love of course, because a feel good book without love would be like a sea without water. 😊
Often you already know real soon who is going to fall for whom, but it’s never straightforward. The road from one heart to another is more than once very winding.
This is a very enjoyable second part of the series. 5 stars

Thank you, Liz Eeles and Bookouture

This was an excellent read with lovely characters, an even lovelier setting, lots of drama, broken hearts, humour and complex relationships. I read it in one sitting and it was a blast from start to finish. I loved the characters - even the rude and annoying ones - but mostly Lettie, Claude, and Corey. It was so sweet how Lettie wormed her way into Claude's solitary life and left an indelible mark on him. And how her relationship with Corey grew slowly, past her reserve and his distrust, made it feel so real and authentic.

A sweet romantic mystery story. It's the second in a series. I didn't read the first story, and this one was a great standalone book. I am interested in reading the third story, and would like to go back and read the first.

Lettie Starcross is at a crossroads - she's just lost her job, her great Aunt Iris passed away, leaving her a mystery. It includes a handwritten letter to Iris, a filigreed key and little information about Iris' life in Heaven's Cove at the Driftwood House. She decides to head to Heaven's Cove and solve the mystery of Iris. She meets a host of great characters in the village, has a close escape with drowning, solves an additional mystery and falls in love.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for a temporary digital ARC in return for my review.

What an absolute pearler of a book/story. After the death of her aunt,no job & a family that take her for granted, Lettie Starcross finds herself in Heavens Cove staying at Driftwood House, a local B&B where her recently departed dearly loved great aunt used to live. With just an old letter, a few last spoken words from her aunt and a key she always wore around her neck, Lettie has little to go on to try and solve the mystery of her aunts reasons for never returning to Heavens Cove. As the story unfolds, we meet some incredible characters, visit some idyllic settings and go on a journey with several inhabitants of the village to find out their stories. I adored reading this book and heartily recommend it.

Put on the teapot and let’s have some scones with Devonshire cream and raspberry jam!

Lettie Starcross made the decision to head to picturesque Heaven’s Cove on the Devon coast after experiencing a difficult 5 weeks. Her great auntie Iris has just passed away and Lettie’s been fired from her job in London. After discovering that Driftwood House Bed and Breakfast had an availability, she jumped at the chance. It was serendipitous; her great auntie Iris and her brother, Lettie’s grandfather, were raised in the guesthouse. Lettie knew she had to book some time here for herself. Tucked away in her suitcase was a mysterious letter written with old-fashioned handwriting on yellowed paper and around her neck hung a tiny gold filigree key.

The cast of characters is fantastic; Liz has crafted each to represent the flavour of the Devonian village. If you popped into Heaven’s Cove for a pint, you’d instantly know who each of the characters were by Liz’s descriptions. Furthermore, spending time with them would be like spending time with old friends. Liz brings the charm and beauty of the area to her readers. She writes so that you feel you belong in the village and this has the advantage of pulling you into the story and becoming invested in village life. The characters are lovely people who are down-to-earth and exactly what you’d expect from a quaint village. You need to read this book to follow Lettie on her adventure to see how the letter and locket connect the past with the present and work to bring the people of Heaven’s Cove together. In the process, you’ll see how hearts are healed and old hurts forgotten.

I love Ivy’s surname – Starcross – and the reference is not lost on me! Cornelius and Iris were definitely lovers whose relationship was thwarted by outside forces, a malign star named World War Two. I’m happy to see Lettie take steps towards her own happiness so that she doesn’t repeat history.

This stellar novel is to be published May 19,2021 and I strongly encourage you to pick it up and visit Heaven’s Cove for yourself. Although book two of a series, this book can stand alone. At less than the price of a latte, you can pre-order it now through Amazon. If you haven’t read book one (Secrets at the Last House Before The Sea) yet, what are you waiting for? It’s on sale right now and is on Amazon’s top 50 best seller list! I’m confident you’ll love Liz’s writing style; her love for this village emanates from every page.

I was gifted this fantastic advance copy by Liz Eeles, Bookouture and Netgalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Liz Eeles’ A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is a book about a secret. Lettie’s Great Aunt Iris’s dying wish, “Find out for me, darling girl,” a gold filigree key, and a hidden letter help guide Lettie to finding the answer to the scandal that made Iris’s family leave Heaven’s Cove. Lettie, who recently lost her job, goes to Devon and stays at Iris’s childhood home, Driftwood House currently owned by Rosie Merchant, to find out what the secret is and to find out more about Iris’s life. Along the way she meets a cast of characters who also have secrets of their own. A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea is a beautifully written novel full of twists and turns making it hard to put down. I highly recommend this book, and I look forward to reading more books by Liz Eeles.