Families and friendship…hope and despair…love…traveling…staying home…moving…starting over…themes that abound in this book by a talented author… likable characters…stories that intrigue…the book was sent to me by Netgalley for review…thanks to the publisher for this electronic copy.

This book had me In my feels!!! I loved it. The characters were so well developed that I felt an emptiness when it ended and I realized I wouldn't be reading any more about them. The story sucked me in from the first page and I couldn't put it down. Would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

Ellie and Fee take a trip in a vintage motorhome after Ellie gets a diagnosis that rocks her world. Two friends on a whirlwind adventure suddenly find themselves broken down in a quaint little town by the sea. Forced to stay there longer than planned, they start to involve themselves in the people and the town around them. Could an unexpected stop lead to the change of a lifetime?

This was a sweet story set in the most beautiful setting. It reminded me so much of my favourite part of Britain - every word she wrote brought the area to life. This story had so much going for it - the people, the places, the topics. It was truly a delight to read and so very well written. I'm hoping for a sequel so we can see what happens next for the characters we are now so fond of.

This is the first Kennedy Kerr book I have read and it won’t be the last. Very enjoyable read, great characters. A truely lovely story of love and friendship. I look forward to reading more in this series, Magpie Cove is a very magical place, One not to be missed.

Dreams of Magpie Cove follows Ellie and her friend Fee as they are stranded in Magpie Cove following the breakdown of Ellie's motorhome. Ellie is a lawyer taking a vacation to recover from recent surgery following breast cancer. Thankfully, the local mechanic, Mark, can help them out and repair their vehicle.

This book was not what I was expecting after reading another book in this series last year. I was expecting it to be a romance and it did have a romance element, but definitely fell more in the Woman's fiction category. That being said, I loved how Kennedy Kerr covered the topics of breast cancer and the physical and emotion healing that takes place after going into remission. I am not a huge fan of the love triangle troupe. So, even though the romance wasn't the main story line, I felt like that detracted for me personally.

Read an eARC courtesy of Netgalley; the publisher, Bookouture; and the author, Kennedy Kerr. Thank you for the opportunity.

I was given the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the book "Dreams of Magpie Cove" by Kennedy Kerr and while the book was a little slow to start but once I got into the story I couldn’t put the book down.
The book is the story of Ellie McTavish and begins with a life changing event involving Ellie’s health. Ellie, a corporate lawyer in London, has to take a set back and recover after having a mastectomy. With the help of her friend Fee and a vintage motorhome named Marilyn, the two friends set off on a journey from London, driving through the countryside of England as Ellie recovers.
The trip was only meant to last a few weeks, a casual road trip around England, exploring and eating the local fare. But Marilyn has other plans and the friends find themselves stranded in the small town of Magpie for several weeks while the motor home is repaired.
Able to stay in a small beach house down from the village proper Ellie continues to recover with the help of Fee. They meet a small group of amazing women on the beach as they take their morning swim in the ocean and a friendship blossoms. Soon the pair becomes part of the community, joining the morning swimming group and socializing and even offering support to the locals.
However Ellie has more to deal with than just recovering from her surgery than just the pain; she must also face the troubles regarding her health and her personal struggles with her physical appearance now that she has lost a breast. On top of that she has attracted the attention of two men; Mark, the local mechanic fixing the motor home, and Rowland, an old acquaintance from London who is also a lawyer.
The men couldn’t be anymore difference and despite her concern about her physical appearance Ellie spends time with each man. But as she spends time with each man, she learns more about herself and what she truly wants out of life. And finally finds her true happiness, along with a man that can truly accept her as she is.
The book shows the power and resilience of women, even when the most basic part of what defines a woman is taken, and how they can still stand up, find themselves and univariately find their truth happiness and contentment in life.
Please note: this book in the 4th in a series, though it was easy to read without having read the first 3. I will reading the rest of the series in the future.

It's always a pleasure to travel to Magpie Cove even if this is was both heart breaking and heartwarming.
There's some very sad part but the author did an excellent job in dealing with the isssues.
I enjoyed this story even if it's a bit slow at the beginning.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This book started off really slow. I was skeptical about how it would go. But, I quickly fell in love with the characters. It's not super realistic but it was a really good feel good book.

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC!

Magpie Cove is in Cornwall and two friends take a trip there with a fun story about it all. Read and enjoy. 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

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Review for 'Dreams Of Magpie Cove' by Kennedy Kerr.

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Publication date 12th August 2022.

This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the fourth book in the 'Magpie Cove' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read the first two three in the series 'The House At Magpie Cove', 'Secrets of Magpie Cove' and 'Daughters Of Magpie Cove' which I would also highly recommend reading.

I was originally drawn to this book by its gorgeous eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.' I am a huge fan of Heidi Swain so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Kennedy and if this is half as good as 'The House At Magpie Cove', 'Secrets Of Magpie Cove' and 'Daughters Of Magpie Cove' it is sure to be a gorgeous 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 and 31 chapters. 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 Cornwall, 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 and had holidays in Cornwall on several occasions so am looking forward to seeing if I recognise anywhere that Kennedy has based the book on. I will also be going on holiday to Cornwall next year so I may even discover some extra places to visit!

This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Ellie McTavish. The benefits of third person perspective with 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.


'Dreams Of Magpie Cove' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Kennedy discusses cancer and domestic violence.

Aww yet another stunner from the extremely talented Kennedy!!! Well done Kennedy on yet another absolutely beautiful and perfect read!! This is the ideal beach read where you could sit there and turn around and just imagine Magpie cove.

The book is extremely well written with beautiful descriptions that completely drew me in. I could feel the sun on my skin and the sea on my toes. The synopsis and the cover match the storyline perfectly!!

The storyline itself completely swept me away. It is filled with love, friendship, romance and drama. It kept me turning the pages late at night. I really enjoyed having the insights into Ellie's life and her journey into the stunning Magpie Cove. As previously mentioned the storyline contains the topics of cancer and domestic violence. Although these are hard topics to talk or read about Kennedy has weved them perfectly into this stunning storyline. It was also a beautiful tribute to Kennedy's mum who also had breast cancer. Along with her own personal experience the fact that Kennedy has done her research absolutely shines through. It is one of my pet hates when an author doesn't research the topics of their books and they are then littered with unnecessary mistakes. I am also glad that Kennedy included the topic of domestic violence as it is such an important subject to talk about and so important thay anyone going through it themselves seeks help. I always love venturing into Magpie Cove. In a way I have become so invested in this series that it actually feels like going on a holiday and I absolutely dread coming to the end where I have to unpack my suitcase and get back to reality. I don't want to say much more about the book as I don't want to give it away but I love the fact that Kennedy doesn't just write the one storyline but there are always several going on and just the right amount so you don't get confused. It was an absolutely compelling and addictive heartlifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. The ending was absolutely perfect as always with Kennedy and this stunning series. This book would make a beautiful movie!! I really do love this series and I cannot wait to jump into the next book and visit the beautiful Magpie Cove again.

Do not turn a single page of this book until you have cleared your schedules and when you do get ready to go on a stunning holiday you will not want to leave!!

Although this is the fourth book in the series I 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 am completely invested in the characters who were all absolutely fantastic with their own individual personalities and quirks. They have all feel like friends now that I have got to know so many of them so well and I love visiting them to see what they have been up to since the last time I met them. Whenever I finish any of Kennedy's books I feel like I am leaving them and always feel a bit sad about it but am happy in the knowledge that Kennedy is hopefully writing her next book and bringing them alive as I write this (hint hint Kennedy 😉). I really enjoyed learning some Cornish slang and loved that Kennedy explained some words. I loved watching how Ellie developed and went from strength to strength. My heart went out to her as it does to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. My partner lost his mum to it Christmas Eve a few years ago and it is absolutely heartbreaking watching anyone going through any stage of it. I will say though that although I loved this book and the storyline I wasn't a huge fan of her. I did feel for her, but she did annoy me on several occasions especially when it came to Mark and things thay she was doing. I loved Mark who I thought was quite sweet, romantic and just a great guy. My heart really went out to him in several occasions. I couldn't stand Rowland and his comment towards the end made me shout and swear!!! What a complete and utter ar$3h0I3!!!! I loved meeting some old faces again and getting to know new ones. This is one of those series which could go on and on and I wouldn't get bored. Here's to meeting them all again along with the next new faces of Magpie Cove!!

Congratulations Kennedy on another gorgeous success!!! Looking forward to my next holiday to Magpie Cove!!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors!! If you have never read any books in this series pick one up today, you won't regret it and you are definitely missing out if you don't!!

Overall this is a perfect, stunning beach read with a great gang of characters and important topics! Pick this up and kept swept away at Magpie Cove.

Genres covered in this novel include Women's Romance Fiction, Women's Contemporary Fiction, Romance Novel, Domestic Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Women's Literary Fiction and Holiday Fiction amongst others.

I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of as well as fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry, Heidi Swain, Nicholas Sparks and any lovers of a book that you can float away with at the beach!!!


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Oh how I wish I was in Cornwall! Kennedy Kerry's descriptions are so glorious, you really do wish you were there! In Dreams of Magpie Cove, Ellie is taking time away from her stressful, high powered job in a corporate law firm to recover from a mastectomy, with her friend Fee. Their plan was to tour Cornwall in Marilyn, Ellie's vintage motorhome, when it broke down just outside Magpie Cove. Lovely book. Highly recommended

This is a beautiful story, emotive and powerful, too,
Sharing how having cancer alters perspectives and what you do.
For Ellie she's alone after her surgery is done
When she bids on a vintage motorhome and finds that she's won!

With her friend, Fee, she sets off to explore
Until the vehicle breaks down and won't go any more
They're in Cornwall and taken to Magpie Cove where
They plan to stay whilst their vehicle undergoes repair.

Staying in the Beach house proves a great idea
As they're soon making new friends who are caring and dear.
The support of the women swimmers proves healing, too,
As they help each other in everything they do.

The community, setting and change in life, too
Help Ellie reconsider what she really wants to do.
There's even the possibility of romance
But only if she's brave enough to give it a chance.

A lovely read with friendship and relationships to the fore
Evaluating your choices and possible changes to explore.
How working together to support others in what they do,
Can help you help yourself even more, too!

This is a gorgeous, contemporary romance
That I highly recommend you give more than a chance!
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

Ellie McTavish is really a very fortunate woman. She had received a terrible diagnosis of breast cancer and the fact that it was caught in time gave her a new lease on life. However, this does not mean that she is happy. In fact, is experiencing a huge measure of sadness and she needs to take time and while she is in the recovery phase of her surgery, she considers her life choices. She buys a vintage caravan camper, and she and her best friend Fee are about to undertake a nice long road trip. This road trip should go a long way when it comes to helping Ellie to receive the clarity that she needs.

Before they hardly get anywhere, the caravan breaks down. They are in the small village of Magpie Cove and they meet the local mechanic named Mark. He informs Ellie that due to the age of the caravan, and the small town in which he lives, repairs could take a while. She has a choice. Either rent another vehicle and continue with her road trip or stay in town until the caravan is fixed.

During this time, Ellie is dealing with some negative feelings, including that of her self image. She worries about how she will look to others after her surgery and this causes her to reflect on a childhood that was more than a bit painful. It is this baggage that stands between her and the evident attraction that both she and Mark share for one another. I loved that Kennedy Kerr threw a wrench in this will they/won’t they relationship between Ellie and Mark when her ex Roland comes into the picture.

What a remarkable journey of physical and emotional recovery! Ellie finds herself surrounded by wonderful people while in a beautiful locale. Her time of healing also helps her to reevaluate her career choices. I love that this is the fourth book in the thoroughly enjoyable Magpie Cove series. It is nice to see familiar faces and locations, making it very easy to imagine being there with them, experiencing their highs and lows and their joys and their sadness.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

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The title and stunning cover are what drew my attention to Dreams of Magpie Cove by Kennedy Kerr. Prior to reading this book I had never heard of the author and didn’t realise that this was the fourth in the Magpie Cove series. Usually, I wouldn’t ever start a series when it has been well established but it was only after I had read a few chapters that I realised there were more books. But this definitely can be read as a standalone and not being familiar with the series didn’t detract at all from my understanding or enjoyment of this lovely book. Also, the main character Ellie is dealing with an awful lot and given the nature of what she is going through I’m not sure would I have read the book as I think it would have brought up too many uncomfortable memories for me hitting close to home. Having said all that I really would have missed out on a little gem of a summer read had I gone along with how I felt as outlined above. This is a great, heart-warming and life affirming read. It’s a quick read and perfect to curl up with for a few hours in the summer sunshine.

After a drunken purchase late one night Ellie McTavish finds herself the owner of a Silverstream motor home which she has christened Marilyn. Living in London and working as a lawyer she certainly has no need for the motorhome and her purchase is totally out of character for her. But Ellie has been through the mill recently and she is tired and vulnerable. Her body has finally said no - you need to slow down and don’t waste another second of what life has to offer. Along with her graphic designer friend Fiona she has decided to take a road trip travelling through Cornwall. But disaster strikes when the pair breakdown. Rescue comes in the form of the handsome, easy on the eye but guarded Mark. He tows them to his garage but it will be several weeks before the parts can be found and the motorhome fixed. The girls don’t know what to do. Magpie Cove where they find themselves is a quaint coastal village and it seems like not much goes on there but a decision is made and the girls rent a beach house owned by Mara whilst they wait for the repairs to be carried out. Maybe this is a sign that Ellie really needs to stop and take a complete break and give herself time to heal and to decide how she can move forward in her life?

Ellie is a person who is not great at processing her emotions or admitting to others that she is struggling and needs help. Fiona throughout the book was such a great help to her. She never pressured her but would give her a gentle nudge every now and again when she felt that Ellie needed to get herself out there a little more. They had such a perfect friendship and you just knew that if Fiona was in the same situation Ellie would be just as supportive and caring. They balanced each other perfectly. I totally understood why Ellie felt and acted the way she did and her whole situation was dealt with and explored in such a sensitive and tactful way. Yes, at times it was upsetting to read how she was struggling but yet at the same time Magpie Cove as she soon comes to learn is a special place. It welcomes you with open arms and has such an unique aura about it that you can’t fail but be taken in by the wonderful, beautiful setting and the memorable residents that live there.

Ellie puts herself under unnecessary pressure. I felt she wasn’t coming to terms with what had happened and just wanted to revert back to her old self which this was impossible to do. Her job was so high pressured and regimented, and she carried these aspects into her personal life. She shields herself away from romance as she is worried what men think of her and really this shouldn’t have been the case as she was a wonderful character with lots of god traits but the way she was feeling and thinking she just couldn’t see this. Ellie is going through such emotional turmoil that you wonder was it fate that the motorhome broken down where it did?

Magpie Cove has been known to help those in need and perhaps Ellie will find what she is seeking there. I loved when Ellie joined the ladies group who went wild swimming every week. The use of nature and the sea throughout the book was fantastic and acted as a balm to soothe Ellie’s troubled soul. She got out of her comfort zone and at the same time formed new friendships with the women who started to help her face her troubles head on. I loved how she got involved with the community and the storyline regarding the fundraising was excellent. As for Mark of course he had to feature too. He was a quiet soul who doesn’t reveal much about himself but god you could feel the connection between himself and Ellie and she very much found him easy on the eye but was she willing to fully open herself up and let potential love in? The storyline involving Mark’s sister and how Ellie helps her was great. It brought awareness to a very important issue and also towards the end brought some much needed drama and tension to the story and at the same time Ellie learns an awful lot about herself.

Dreams of Magpie Cove was a gorgeous read and one which I very much enjoyed. I loved trying to figure out who may have been the focus of the previous books and after checking I found that I was right. Just the right of information as to the previous stories was given and it wouldn’t stop me going back and reading them. This is an enjoyable and relaxing read and you’ll wish that Magpie Cove was real so you could visit and meet all the wonderful characters. It’s infused with warmth and human understanding and a perfect read for the summer months.

Ellie McTavish unexpectedly receives a horrible diagnosis, and her only option for surviving is surgery. The risky surgery is a success and she is recovering at home. She bids on a vintage 80’s airstream motorhome and to her surprise she wins. Ellie convinces her best friend Fiona to go on a road trip to pick up her winnings. On the way there, they break down, and are stranded just outside the picturesque village of Magpie Cove in Cornwall. They have no choice but to wait for the local mechanic Mark to fix their vehicle so they can be on their way. As Ellie spends time in Magpie Cove she falls in love with the people that live there and everything about Cornwall. It is exactly the place she needed to be to recover physically and emotionally and to realize she has her whole beautiful life still ahead of her.

This gorgeous, uplifting and delightful story is an absolute must read. It is filled with wonderful characters and the sights and sounds of Cornwall will unfold in your mind’s eye. I laughed, I cried, I was heartbroken and inspired. This was such a wonderful escape to Cornwall and at a much needed time. I could feel the sun on my face, the sand in my toes and the wind in my hair. I could hear the waves lapping against the beach. I thoroughly enjoyed returning to Magpie Cove, and I found this book to be unputdownable. This author does such a wonderful job describing Magpie Cove as such an amazing and beautiful place, you will want to pack up and move today. This phenomenal story is one that is not to be passed up by anyone, and will have you dreaming of Magpie Cove. I love, love, love this series and I highly recommend it.

Thank you Kennedy Kerr for such a wonderful addition to this amazing series. This was such a wonderful escape. I loved the storyline and I highly recommend it.

What an uplifting novel! I have not read books by this author before but I will be starting now.

I loved the adventure Ellie and Fee end up on. Starting with the air stream and then switching to magpie cove. It enjoyed getting to know all the characters and the pages flew by.

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

This book lived up to the description I read of it, it was magical. I enjoyed it a lot.

The story
Ellie’s recovering from her mastectomy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In a wild moment one evening she bids successfully for a 80’s vintage airstream motor home. Now she and her friend Fiona are traveling down to Cornwall when “Marilyn” breaks down. Thankfully handsome mechanic Mark is able to help them fix her, but that means the road trip is off and replaced with a few weeks getting to know the locals in Magpie Cove.

My thoughts
This is the fourth book in Kennedy Kerr’s Magpie Cove series, and it deals with no only emotional peace but also physical healing. Ellie is questioning her life, her friends and her place in the world during her stay in Magpie Cove, a place and amongst people that accept and show true caring. It’s an easy read, set in a charming Cornish seaside village but there also real life issues and danger that lurks beneath the surface.

I wasn’t sure about this book when I first started reading it. In fact, I almost stopped reading it. I am so glad I decided to read on. I ended up loving everything about this story..
Magpie Cove is full of endearing and wonderful characters.
Just a lovely, uplifting story that was well worth reading.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely loved this! My normal preference is psychological thrillers but I decided on a change. So glad I did. I loved everything about this book. Ellie and Fee are great central characters. The residents of Magpie Cove an interesting bunch, all with their own back stories which taper nicely into the plot. Ellie and Mark's romance - a will they/won 't they teaser which weaves its way through the story. When ex-work colleague Rowland turned up and started turning on the charm, it got even more interesting.

This city girl ends up in the country and decides to stay formula has been used before, but Kennedy Kerr somehow finds a fresh way of telling the story. It's a lovely warm and uplifting read, whether you are curled up at home, relaxing in the garden, or stretched out under a beach umbrella. A well deserved five star read.