A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Sadly, this series no longer appeals to me. Nothing against the author, as I’ve read another of her series and loved it, but this one just isn’t drawing me in. Due to this, I’ll be giving it an the middle score so as not to impact review ratings.

We are back at Heavenly Cove for book #3 and I have to say that I'm thrilled to be back and to see what stories the house before the sea has for us. Now this book can totally be read as a stand-alone, you do not have to read the story in order, as the author does an amazing job of helping you get to know everyone and everything.

When Freya arrives in Heavenly Cove after all of her life blows up, she needs a fresh start after the end of her marriage, even if it's close to her half-sister Belinda who is a huge busybody and gossip, and has always seemed to hate Freya for taking her father away, can they get past history to finally become sisters or will history be doomed to repeat itself all over again?

Yet again another beautiful book by author Liz Eeles, the tale she weaves around Heavenly Cove not only helps you to love the new characters that she introduces but helps you visit previous characters, just like you are good friends.

The final book in the series. A powerful and moving story. Would definitely recommend all three books.

A story of a woman who lost her husband and job moving to a new town and starting over. Secrets are revealed a good read

This is the third in the series of books set in Heaven’s Cove and we get to find a bit more about the history of Driftwood House; the Last House Before the Sea.

Freya arrives in Heaven’s cover, divorced and jobless. The two constants in her life are gone and she finds herself thanks to her half sister, Belinda with new employment and a place to live.

That new employment is with Kathleen, herself only recently arrived at Heaven’s Cove some few years previous. Kathleen is an eighty year old who is a bit unsteady on her feet and with Freya’s experience of care giving it seems the perfect match. Freya gets a job and home and Kathleen is well looked after and still holding on to that bit of independence and not being a burden on her only son.

Ryan though thinks this imposition is rather much, it is typical Belinda; well known in Heaven’s Cove for the gossip she peddles and the lives she interferes in. Ryan has enough to deal with grieving for his wife, dealing with twelve year old daughter Chole without adding a complete stranger moving into his mother’s house.

When he then sees that his mother has given Freya money, it seems that all is not as it seems. But then nothing ever is and surely Kathleen moving to Heaven’s Cove has to have been for a reason. Kathleen’s choice of bedroom in the cottage overlooking Driftwood House.

Secrets start flooding out and when you have a gossipy sister, Freya knows that she has to keep it all to herself. However the truth will out and some secrets need to be told to resolve the past and move forward into the future happier and more peaceful.

Will it all come together for Freya? Will Kathleen reveal what she has been hiding? And what of the history of Driftwood House?

Although part of series set in the same place, any of these books can be read as standalone. The only familiarity is the setting, the landscape and of course Driftwood House. Told from different points of view from all the main characters it draws you into their lives and their secrets. I think it is well written and has a quiet strength that once all these secrets are out then anything can be resolved.

The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea

by Liz Eeles

The third book in the Heaven’s Cove series is quite powerful and touching. Freya’s life seems full and satisfying. She has a husband and a job as a caregiver—until her life falls apart and she loses both. Struggling to get her feet on the ground again, she accepts an offer from her half-sister Belinda to come to Heaven’s Cove to interview for a position as the full-time carer for the eighty-three year old Kathleen, a proud and independent woman who is harboring a powerful secret. Freya has secrets from her own past as does Belinda who is known as the town fixer and gossip. Despite their biological relationship, the sisters hardly know each other.

Kathleen’s son Ryan, a widower, has a guilty secret of his own that makes him suspicious of Freya. He locks himself away from most society focusing on the task of caring for his mother and his daughter Chloe. Chloe is struggling with the death of her mom, their move to a new town, fitting in with new friends, and the hormones of a typical twelve-year old girl.

Freya is a talented listener and people open up to her and tell her their secrets. Unfortunately, along with sharing their pasts, people often insist that Freya not speak of their disclosures with anyone. That request is not usually an issue as Freya is not a gossip. In The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea, however, things spoken in confidence can conflict with well-meaning promises Freya makes to various family members. She is honoring their wishes and motivations, but the secrets can still hurt if and when they are revealed.

Freya finds that Kathleen has lied about never having been to Driftwood Cottage on the cliff; the little cottage, now a B&B, holds both an attraction and a revulsion for Kathleen. What could have happened in Heaven’s Cove to draw Kathleen to move there after the death of her husband? Freya wants to help, but the request needs to come from Kathleen herself.

I loved this book. Its plot includes a part of history that affected many families painfully but is now thankfully in the past. The plight of the various characters is moving. The sadness and agony Kathleen suffers is heart-wrenching, but there is also hope in the book as secrets are laid open and the air is cleared. The final upset in the book comes from a surprise source, and the denouement is particularly satisfying.

I would like to extend my thanks to NetGalley and to Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 5/5

Category: Women’s Fiction, General Fiction (A), Romance

Notes: #3 in the Heaven’s Cove series, but could be read as a standalone. Although there are a few minor characters who overlap from the first two books, the plot is self-contained.

Publication: February 28, 2022—Bookouture

Memorable Lines:

But today, a sea view was just what she needed, because the endless movement of the water was calming. Life might disintegrate into an unholy mess but the waves would roll on.

Freya spent some time inspecting the photos, which were of the village from decades ago and people long gone. The pictures were fascinating and made her realize that her current problems were merely a blip along the way of life.

Secrets held power—the power to surprise or delight, to hurt or harm—because they were so often bound up with primal emotions.

Freya's life is in tatters. She has lost her job and her husband so has retreated to Heaven's Cove to stay with her interfering sister. Belinda has set Freya up with a job interview and Freya is nervous but more than qualified. Working with Kathleen goes well except for the cold behaviour from her son Ryan combined with keeping secrets from him...
The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea is a gently romantic novel about friendship and second chances. It is the third book in the Heaven's Cove series and I have previously reviewed the previous two books : Secrets at the Last House Before the Sea and A Letter to the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles.
I felt that this book was more emotional than the previous two as the main characters are all beset by grief. Freya is mourning the end of her marriage, Ryan is mourning the death of his wife, and Kathleen has a secret heartache that she has kept hidden for decades. This also serves to give each of them a vulnerability which makes them easy to like.
The plot is delivered through multiple perspectives in the third person. This allows the various characters to explore their situations, emotions and reactions to events. The setting is richly described and provides a backdrop to the developing personal situations. We meet characters from the previous books and it is nice to catch up with their lives.
The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea is an emotional yet uplifting novel.

I thoroughly enjoyed my previous two visits to Heaven's Cove and was excited to read her latest book, The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea. Liz Eeles did not disappoint me, and this is another amazing book. This is part of the Heaven's Cove series, but can be read without reading the previous books. There are some recurring characters, which I enjoyed seeing again, but each story stands alone.

Freya arrives in Heaven's Cove hoping for a fresh start. She and her husband recently ended their marriage, and the care home she worked for was closed due to disrepair and danger to the residents. She has nowhere to go, so heads to Heaven's Cove where her half-sister, Belinda lives and has lined up a job looking after Kathleen, an 83 year old woman, who wants to remain in her home. Belinda is something else. She does a lot for the town, but her love of gossip and lack of tact makes everyone wary, to the point where they cross the street when they see her coming. Kathleen really didn't want someone living in her home taking care of her, but a kitchen fire has her agreeing to a one month trial. It doesn't take long for Freya to become part of the family. Kathleen, her son Ryan and granddaughter Chloe soon come to rely on Freya as well have feelings for her. But Kathleen has a secret. Why does she want a view of Driftwood House, but be afraid to visit or talk about it? Her secrets might destroy the growing relationship between Freya and Ryan.

The story is told from multiple POVs from Freya, Ryan and his daughter Chloe. I absolutely loved the main characters in this book. The intergenerational relationship between Kathleen and Freya was wonderful. They were carer and patient, but they were also friends, sharing secrets and feelings. Ryan was trying to raise his twelve year old daughter alone after the death of his wife, work and take care of his mother, which is extremely difficult. Then there is Chloe, sometimes, sweet, more often sullen as teens can be. She is trying to desperately fit in at school and in the community and makes some mistakes along the way, but Freya helps her work through some issues. This a well written and plotted, heartwarming story. It is emotional at times, has some humour and some angst. This is a story that shows how secrets can affect not only the person with the secret, but others that are trusted with the secret and family members. A wonderful story with romance, family, grief, guilt, self-discovery and secrets. I really enjoyed it and look forward to more visits to Heaven's Cove.

When Freya is offered a job caring for Kathleen in Heaven’s Cove, she jumps at the opportunity. Heaven’s Cove is a quaint, quiet and beautiful seaside village. One day Freya finds Kathleen crying while staring at a house on the cliffs above the village. But Kathleen won’t tell Freya why she is so heartbroken. Kathleen’s son Ryan isn’t happy that his mother is being cared for by a stranger. Freya asks Ryan why his mother, Kathleen, is so sorrowful. He says no one knows why Kathleen breaks down every year on the same day. Freya is determined to find out everything she can about Kathleen’s past and find out why she is so heartbroken. Freya is faced with so many different decisions to make. Each one having an overwhelming impact on so many lives. This was such a heart warming story of love and devotion to family. I thoroughly enjoyed this addition to the series, although it can be read as a standalone novel. This author has a wonderful way of vividly describing the village and makes it sound as if it would be a beautiful place to visit. This was a wonderful addition to the series and I highly recommend it. This story is brilliantly written, completely captivating and hits all the emotions. I absolutely loved it.

Thank you Liz Eeles for yet another amazing addition to the Heaven’s Cove Series. I always love returning to the beautiful Heaven’s Cove, quaint village by the sea. I enjoyed this story very much and I highly recommend it.

The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea is the third book in the Heaven’s Cove series by Liz Eeles and it was just as enjoyable as the previous two offerings. At this stage the author has built up a lovely picture of the coastal town of Heaven’s Cove and it’s like returning to old friends as place names, shops and the characters are all familiar. It’s lovely to see mentions of the characters who featured strongly in the first two books just to see how they are getting on but in doing this, it also provides a refresher for readers new to the series. So therefore this book is easily read as a standalone story but you will really want to go back and read what has already happened as there truly is something special about the village and its residents and they quickly find a way to get under your skin and have you rapidly turning the pages to uncover more of the stories they are willing to share.

The book has a very intriguing opening, so much so that many questions arise that you wish you had the answers to but patience is a virtue and you must wait until the last quarter or so of the book for all the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place. Kathleen has only one image from long ago that has not been destroyed but the bitter taste of betrayal and the searing pain of a broken heart have lingered for so long. She has held a secret close to her chest for many years and she is determined she will take it to her grave. Instantly, my interest was piqued, and I soon found it difficult to leave this book out of my hands. Freya and Kathleen are the two women on whom the book focuses and despite a somewhat prickly start I found they developed into the perfect pair who complemented each other and helped each other in ways they would never have thought possible given their first meeting and the circumstances by which Freya comes to be in Kathleen’s life.

Freya arrives in Heaven’s Cove to stay with her half sister Belinda, whom she hasn’t seen in 3 years. Belinda is the stalwart of the tow, she is on every committee that exists and spearheads many campaigns and events. Basically, she is the town busybody who has her fingers in a lot of pies and knows everybody’s business and is not that likely to keep a secret. Freya is the complete opposite to her and given their family history you sense there is an uneasy tension between the pair. Freya’s marriage has fallen apart and her whole life direction has changed. When we meet her, she is damaged, hurt, lost and worn down and you get a sense that coming to the town is a last resort as she has nowhere else to turn to especially as the care home where she worked is closing down and now she doesn’t even have a job. This is a real story of Freya building herself back up slowly but surely with plenty of obstacles in her way which she must try and overcome. She came across as being emotionally challenged and at times clueless but underneath it all if she only had the confidence in herself, she is a good listener and keeper of secrets which may or may not be of advantage to her.

Freya was a well written character and it was like she arrived in the village when Kathleen needed her the most and in doing so a special bond was formed between the pair. I fervently hoped as I read through the story that the issues unsettling and affecting the pair could be resolved. Kathleen although unwilling to admit to at first, needs someone to keep an eye on her. She has become a bit of a liability living on her own and this is where Freya steps in. She agrees to live with Kathleen for a month to see how things go. Kathleen’s son Ryan is very suspicions at first as he feels Freya is too good to be true or has she ulterior motives? Sometimes, you wonder can people not just accept others at face value but then the further we delve into Ryan’s personality and past history you can see that is a man who is hurting. He lost his wife in a car accident and has been left to rear his 12 year old daughter Chloe on his own. He finds the village stifling as people are in each other’s business all the time but yet he can’t move anywhere else as Kathleen refuses to do so.

Ryan had aura of being troubled and sad and when you discover the real reason behind it you gain a deeper appreciation of him as a character. I liked how Chloe featured and how Freya became connected with her although this led to problems perhaps Freya would have avoided if she had known how certain things would fair out. Similar to Freya, Chloe is struggling but can’t express how she is feeling. To be honest there was a lot of keeping secrets and you wished that the characters could have been more open with each other, but I suppose if they had been there wouldn’t have been much of a story at all. I could see where the romance element of the book was going although there were plenty of little events and lack of actually saying what one thought getting in the way to allow love to blossom.

Driftwood House which stands on the cliffs overlooking the town featured so prominently in the first two books and once again plays a very important role. The house is like a character in itself, in that it has had many guises over the years and means something to quite a number of people. Why is Kathleen so entranced with the house yet so fearful of ever going near it? What hold does it have over her? Freya wonders when she finds Kathleen crying one day is it somehow connected to the house? I loved this aspect of the story as it brought some historical fact into this piece of fiction. It was just the right amount as given the genre of the book I didn’t think it would be right to have it turn into a full-blown historical fiction novel. But when the truth is revealed it was certainly an eye opener and it made complete sense as to why Kathleen came across the way she did for the vast majority of the book. It was like Freya was the catalyst/key to get Kathleen to open up but also by meeting Kathleen and Ryan, Freya learned an awful lot about herself and gained confidence and hopefully would also find her new place in the world. Be that Heaven’s Cove or further afield.

The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea was a heart-warming, interesting read. The pace was very good and things weren’t unnecessarily dragged out. The themes of second chances, reconnecting and establishing family connections all played out wonderfully. Thankfully, there are more books to come in this series as I am thoroughly enjoying Liz Eeles’ writing and I am not quite ready to leave Heaven’s Cove behind.

Book three in the Heaven’s Cove series from author Liz Eeles, The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea is a beautiful, heartfelt tale set in the idyllic harbour town of Heaven’s Cove in South West England.

Although the book is the third in a series it is also easily read as a standalone book too, although I always suggest you read series in order.

In the book, we meet Freya who has come to stay with her half-sister, Belinda after the breakdown of her marriage and the loss of her caring job. Belinda has secured Freya a job working, caring, and living with one of the village’s elderly residents, Kathleen, who we first meet in the prologue hiding a photo.

This book felt more emotional and gut-wrenching than the previous two, which also had a younger, airy feel to them. However, the gorgeous picturesque village is back, a place I wish was real with its whitewashed houses and the sea breeze.

Freya was very easy to like, she also had the residents opening up to her telling her their secrets, which I’m not surprised given how lovely and understanding she came across, plus perfectly realistic too.

This is a series I have enjoyed. It takes you away from everyday life and places you in the lives of the villagers of Heaven’s Cove. There is a lot of love as well as grief, secrets, and turmoil in the village. If you enjoy multiple POV books that take you on a roller-coaster emotional read, then this book is the one for you.

Continuing the Heaven's Cove series, this is yet another beautiful book by Liz. Excellent characters namely Kathleen and Freya. I hope there will be more in this series.

The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea is the third book in the Heaven's Cove Series following some of the same theme as the first two. Liz Eeles looks at recovery from loss, making a new and better life and intertwines the present and the past together. While there is sorrow and regret, it is a heartwarming story reminding us that each day can be one of hope.

Freya moves to Heavens Cove to start afresh. She becomes a caregiver to Kathleen, a sweet but somewhat stubborn eighty year old. A past heartbreak continues to haunt her to this day. Freya and Kathleen become friends so she confides in her. This is her story as much as it is Freya’s. There is conflict in the present too with Kathleen’s son taking issue with Freya becoming his mother’s caregiver. His plate is full with work, his daughter and his wife’s death. This is so realistic of the issues, unfounded guilt, and resolutions that one must make with elderly care. I understood him but knew Freya was the best person for his mother right now. Of course, romance is part of the story too.

Romance and women’s fiction combine in this third Heavens Cove book. I enjoy my visits to this fictional place, wanting now to visit such a real place. The characters become my book friends so that I am pulling for a happy ending for Freya, Ryan, and his family.

An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Review for 'The Girl At The Last House Before The Sea' by Liz Eeles .

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Publication date 28th February 2022.

This is the third book I have read by this author and it is the third book in the 'Heaven's Cove' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read the first book in this series 'Secrets At The Last House Before The Sea' and the second book in this series 'A Letter To The Last House Before The Sea' which I would highly recommend.

I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Barbara O’Neal, and anyone longing to escape to the rugged Devon coast'. I am a fan of Debbie Macomber so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a fan of Liz and if this is half as good as 'Secrets At The Last House Before The Sea' and 'A Letter To The Last House On Before The Sea' it is sure to be a great read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of a prologue, 43 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in Devon, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. I have actually visited Devon on several occasions so am looking forward to see if I recognise anywhere.

This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Freya, Ryan and Chloe. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.

Well done Liz you have done it yet again!!! Another absolutely stunningly written book whose vivid descriptions completely arrested my attention. I could feel the sand in my toes and the wind in my hair. The cover and synopsis suited the storyline perfectly.

The storyline itself is captivating and heart warming but also devastatingly heart breaking in a way. A perfect summer read filled with mystery, romance, deceit, love, family, secrets and is perfect for anyone looking for an escape. I was absolutely hooked from page one until 2.30am in the morning when I finished having not being able to put it down. The overall atmosphere worked perfectly with the storyline and I felt myself surrounded by the sea and sounds of Devon and most definitely wanting to go back. The plot was very realistic making it all very easy to picture. I am so glad the way it all turned out and for me it ended perfectly. An absolutely stunning book that would make an absolutely gorgeous movie!!!

Although this is the third book in the series I had would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

I absolutely loved meeting some of the characters from Haven Cove again especially the fact that we got to learn more about Driftwood house and his history this time. Another very sad history that was quite heartbreaking!! The characters were vivid, strong and realistic and I loved the community surrounding the area. The author captured a typical village lifestyle perfectly. I loved getting to know Kathleen, Ryan, Chloe and Freya along with meeting Belinda, Liam, Rose and many of the other lovely characters again. It was great watching how all the characters developed and bonded throughout the book and I think some of them will stay with me for a long time. It's always great seeing strong female leads in books and Freya was definitely memorable!! It was lovely seeing a different side to Belinda than what I've been used to seeing and I'm looking forward to seeing where their relationship leads.

Congratulations Liz on yet another addictive, stunningly beautiful book. This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors and I cannot wait to read the next book in this stunning series as well as checking out your other books.

Overall a heart warming, stunning charming page turning and addictive novel in a gorgeous series.


Genres covered in this book include Womens Fiction and Romance amongst others.


I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Debbie Macomer, Summer and beach reads and anyone looking for a relaxing heart warming read.


367 pages.

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The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles is a more mature romance, which means there is no sex, although like in the past, it is hinted at. Freya has arrived at her sister's house in Heaven's Cove, after having fled her home upon the completion of her divorce. She hadn't wanted a divorce, she wanted her husband, but the choice had been made. She had been working at a care home, which had just shuttered its doors so taking some time away made sense. She had never been that close to Belinda, her father's daughter by another mother. He had had an affair and left his family when his young love became pregnant. Ten years later her mother had left him and Freya. To be fair she had offered to take Freya but Freya hadn't felt like she could leave her father behind. Belinda had arranged a job interview with Katherine, an elderly woman who was waffling about whether or not she needed a companion. Today was a negative but they decided to give it a month trial so Freya moved in. It wasn't too long before Katherine's son; Ryan showed up and was not happy with the situation. Katherine reminded him who was paying Freya and he backed off. It all got complicated, fast.

Freya was a good person. She was modest, honorable, and helpful. She aghast at what a gossip her sister, Belinda was but saw it proven over and over. She and Katherine got on well enough and Freya started to love this village and the sea. Ryan appeared to still be in mourning for his wife, who had died four years earlier in an auto accident. As she and his daughter, Chloe, grew closer, and she and Ryan grew closed things started to get complicated. As much as she tried to keep the activities of others to herself, she found it got her in trouble sometimes. Of course, many in the village traded in such news and that made it even harder. The plot was pretty thin but there were several surprises hidden amongst the daily lives of the residents. It moved at a good pace and seemed like it had been longer than just a couple of months. In the end Freya learned there are tow kinds of gossips: those who gossip to make themselves feel important and those who gossip to hurt others. What a great take away.

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Having read two books from Liz Eeles' Cozy Kettle series, and also books one and two in her Heaven's Cove series, I was super excited when I saw she had written this one, The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea.

Freya is in Heaven's Cove, at her half-sister Belinda's place. She has no job and no marriage left, either. But she does have a job interview, lined up for her by Belinda as a live-in carer for an elderly lady, Kathleen. Freya meets Ryan, Kathleen's son, a widower, and Chloe his teenage daughter.

Liz Eeles' characterisation in this novel is as strong as in her previous ones. In this tale of secrets, I was delighted to see Rosie and Claude and a couple of others from the earlier instalments. The author again captures the typical village lifestyle perfectly and I loved the beautiful descriptions of the locale. The Girl at the Last House Before the Sea is a lovely story about fraught relationships, with some romance, eliciting plenty of smiles and sadness.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

When Freya arrives in Heaven's Cove, her marriage is over, and she has lost her job. Looking to start again, she seeks out her half-sister Belinda who finds her a job as a live-in carer for Kathleen. Eighty year old Kathleen’s son Ryan, is not too keen on Freya in his mother’s life but after his wife’s death, he is struggling to care for his mother and his daughter, Chloe, whilst keeping it altogether financially. At twelve, Chloe is the typical teenager, who desperately wants to be friends with Paige, who is so ‘cool’.
Whilst each of the characters faces their own personal challenges, they all come together to help Kathleen who is also struggling to let go of painful memories. This is a story filled with many secrets but with a glimmer of hope, for everyone. Each of the characters has depth, and their personal story expanded upon, such that it is difficult not to find yourself, hoping that their issues are resolved.
This is a heart-warming story, full of depth and emotion. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another great book in this lovely series. Great to be back in Heaven's Cove to catch up with the characters from the previous books and to hear Freya and Kathleen's stories. The rapport between Kathleen and Freya was lovely and it was hard to believe that Freya was related to Belinda as they were so different. Great characters, a bit of ancient mystery and some romance make this a perfect beach read

I really liked Freya, who is really lost after losing her job and her marriage. She moves to her half-sister’s little town and takes a job caring for an older woman. I thought the author did a great job weaving secrets all the way through the story, and showing how those secrets can entangle us and have lasting repercussions on an individual and a family. I really liked the Driftwood House and I wish it had been more of its own character in the story. There is also a lot of introspection, which isn’t bad but slows the story down a bit. Still, overall it was a great story and now I want to go read the first two books in the series!