Love this series, the books never disappoint. I have enjoyed each and everyone of them. Heaven's Cove sounds like a beautiful place to live, I can see why so many people find themselves moving there. The downside is that everyone knows all your secrets. You can't get away with anything living there. (Looking at you Belinda.) At least now she's trying to hide her gossiping ways and not be as obvious as before. From the start it was obvious Alyssa was running from her previous life and hiding something. She's living in a caravan without a shower in Magda's garden. She almost froze to death in the winter. She really had no reason to run from her previous life. It wasn't her fault. Then there's Jack, who's back in town to help his dad. He's perfect for Alyssa, but both of them refuse to see it. Jack has a few quirks, like constantly reciting the digits of pi and thinking Alyssa will not like him because he's a nerd. Poor Magda and her unrequited love. The most terrifying part of the book had to be the collapsing of the tunnel. There's no way I would have even ventured into one of them. No one even knew they were down there. Being almost killed has a way of bringing people together. There definitely needs to be an update about all the characters from the previous books. It's hard to keep track of all of them.

Definitely recommend the book and the previous ones in the series. Loved the characters, story and writing style. Wouldn't mind reading more books about Heaven's Cove. Hopefully there's a few more in the series. Look forward to reading more books by the author. Loved the cover of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bookouture through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. I loved everything about the story from the setting of the Devon coast to the characters to the story itself. I went through so many emotions from laughter to crying and everything in between.
The author takes you on a journey filled with second chances, romance, smugglers, hidden tunnels and so many secrets.
Perfect summer reading.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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

I enjoyed reading this book as well as the previous books in this series.

As well as the story of an old romance, it had some unexpected twists and the main characters, Alyssa and Jack were both dealing with things that had happened in their pasts, so the story was told in chapters from their points of view.

Jacks father Stan, had his own worries that he was dealing with.

I highly recommend this book.

A bittersweet story of multiple characters within the small coastal village of Heaven's Cove. Main characters are Alyssa and Jack, but a mystery romance from the past and another that is doomed to fail all add to a wonderful read. Liked this one a lot, and it kept my interest throughout. Would highly recommend this book, series and author.

Didn't enjoy this book as much as the others, I think because I didn't really care much for the characters in this one.

The Path to the Last House Before the Sea melted my heart, broke it and then mended it back together. What a mixture of emotions I felt! At times spontaneous tears flowed, then smiles, then cheers especially when spirits were freed and others were laid to rest. Then more dabbing of my eyes at the realities of life that cannot be changed, no matter how hard we try. Yes, there are times we need to fight like our world is on fire to extinguish the threat but on other occasions we have to respond with a quiet acceptance. For even railing against injustice and the negative things that come into our lives, will not keep certain things from happening. But we can be overcomers. The victory is in our attitude and how we handle those hurdles. We can stand again: be confident there will always be lingering memories to warm the cold and lonely corners of our hearts. And out of the ashes of loss, new beginnings can spring. It’s the cycle of life. This novel shows all that and more.

The Path to the Last House Before the Sea is filled with wild seas, hidden tunnels, wronged smugglers, mixed passion and freed hearts. Secrets latched down come undone as the winds of change sweep across this Devon coastline. Love endures and love awakens among the goodbyes while new doors open and old ones close. Grief changes hearts.

The story is told mostly from three points of view: Jack, Alyssa and Magda in the current day. With an intriguing prologue from the past character, Charity. And a moving epilogue by Stan, Jack’s father.

Alyssa is a former nurse that has come to Heaven’s Cove to escape a traumatic event but her past is never far from her mind and the secret she harbours. In her attempt to distance herself from the pain of her former life, she changes professions and becomes a tour guide unveiling the legends and history that surrounds Heaven’s Cove. In the process of researching the area, she uncovers a sad story of a young couple, Charity and Josiah, that she believes have been wronged. With some of the items she has acquired such as a map and symbol, she sets out to prove their innocence. For she has a gut instinct: something she has vowed never to ignore again. In many ways this drive for justice coincides with her own need for rectification even if she does not realise this. But we can see that her motives are pure and she truly believes that Josiah, is not guilty of the crime that was pinned on him. He had no fair trial before disappearing along with Charity, the girl everyone assumed was murdered. Neither were found so stories were created from accusing imaginations.

Jack has just come through a marriage break up so he is not in the best of moods initially. He meets Alyssa on one of her tours and challenges her with his trying questions. He is more scientific minded with mathematical interests and she relies more on her intuitive abilities and enjoys myths and legends. But his perspective of her eventually changes. Especially after she helps his father with his shop (when not doing her tours) and also with his health. Jack begins to soften and realises the kind of person she really is: particularly when they embark together on a historical search for the truth of his ancestor.

Magda is an older lady who owns a caravan that becomes the home of Alyssa. Her best friend, Penny, has passed away. Penny’s husband, Stan, is heartbroken over losing his wife but Magda, stays close by as comforter, friend, caretaker and anything else she needs to be—even a fill in mother for Jack. But she has a secret she has harboured most of her life.

The opening Prologue sets a stunning scene of beauty and longing. Charity glances back at Driftwood House high on the clifftop bathed in a golden evening light. We then watch her hurrying down the path to meet her beloved, Josiah. Once she enters the cave, she disappears. This drama sets up an aura of mystery that fires up our interest.

I adored this novel and all the main characters became like friends: Magda, Stan, Alyssa and Jack. Their stories are moving and their lives real. Even the couple from the past, Charity and Josiah, are beautiful ghosts of passion. Through Alyssa’s research and with Jack’s help, we get the true picture of this couple, whose lives were so entwined.

As always, Liz grabbed me from the first page and pulled me in. Between the likeable characters who needed fresh starts, their fascinating storylines, the gorgeous setting and intriguing mystery, I was hooked. The romances and the smuggling history of Devon made this novel a winner. I loved the riveting adventure that Alyssa and Jack find themselves on and the outcome. The smuggler history woven exquisitely into the storyline was made more personal by the romantic whispers of a couple unjustly judged in the long-ago.

This novel touched me deeply with its secret love, unrequited love, abandoned love and love returned. But it spoke to me most of all of its lasting love that shines across these pages in such clarity, while offering unexpected twists and pleasant surprises.

The Path to the Last House Before the Sea is a treasure that moved me on so many levels. I felt a plethora of emotions as Heaven’s Cove’s characters revealed their inner passions, their searing pain and triumphant spirits. Liz has done a beautiful job in delivering such a heartfelt gripping story of depth and renewal set on the stunning Devon coast—where smuggler history meets endless love. 5 Wondrous Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Bookouture & Netgalley for my review copy.

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the author. This book moves quickly, and is part of a series. The. Characters are realistic. Although this is fiction, it reads like nonfiction at times. I like this author and this publisher. Enjoy.

An absolutely stunning read that will whisk you away to the Devon coast. Top-drawer romantic escapism!

The book was well written in that it stirred up all sorts of emotions while I was reading it and made me want to keep turning the pages to find out what would happen next.

A lovely light easy read, a great story. An old romance was the story in the background . Some nice twists. The two main characters Alyssa and Jack were both dealing with difficult things in their past. The story was told in chapters by the two main characters and Jacks father Stan. Stan had his own issues. I loved the book. Very good ending if a bit sad.