What a wonderful series and this one didn't disappoint at all. I loved it. The sisters, the riddle, the secrets all add to this wonderful read. This is a book that you can't put down and you don't want to put down.

The characters and the story are so well written you feel you are there with the sisters, discovering past secrets. It is dramatic, there is humour and there is a great story about life, love, loss and forgiveness. It is such a perfect length and was so easy to read and it is a story that will make you laugh and cry. I loved it.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is the sixth book in the Heaven Cove series but it can easily be read as a standalone book. I have read all of these books and each one focuses on a new set of characters with people showing up from other books occasionally. The story is about 2 estranged sisters brought together by the death of their grandmother and a riddle which she had set for them.
The characters are all believable and I love how each chapter is from either Isla, Caitlin or Masie’s perspective and we follow each through their individual trials and tribulations.
I don’t want to go into too much detail as I don’t want to spoil it for anyone reading it.
I would definitely recommend this book.

Wasn't sure about this one at first but it turned out OK. I really loved Maisie and Connie and would have loved to hear more about them.

The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea is the sixth book in the Heaven Cove series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. Each book is about different characters living in Heaven's Cove and their story is contained in the book. In this story we meet Caitlyn and her sister Isla. Their grandmother, Jessie has recently died and Caitlyn returns to Heaven's Cove with her step-daughter Maisie to sort out Jessie's affairs. The two women, whilst were once close, have drifted apart over the years and now both are holding back secrets from each other. When Jessie's will is read, the sisters find out that they both inherited the house, but Isla can live there as long as she wants and until then, it cannot be sold. At the same time, they receive an envelop that Jessie left them which contains a letter and a riddle. As they work together to solve the riddle and mystery that it entails, all three of them, Caitlyn, Isla and Maisie rediscover what they really want out of life.

I love this series and all the characters I have met along the way. Heaven's Cove is a great little village in Devon, with wonderful characters, a great setting and new beginnings for the characters. I really enjoy stories about family reconciliation and forgiveness and this is a great one. The characters were well written and relatable, as well as likable, even stroppy Maisie. It was great to see them grow, change and have their own new beginnings. There were themes of second chances, community, bullying, gaslighting, infidelity, gambling addictions, family love and forgiveness. There is some romance at the end of this one, but it just adds a bit of happiness and smiles that there are some happily ever afters. I can't recommend this book enough.

Another book in this series that never disappoints with a gorgeous setting and engaging characters. Two sisters, who are leading very different lives distanced from each other, are brought together by the death of their grandmother who raised them. She has left them a cryptic note with her will which is the key to unravelling a family story and reuniting them in the process. A great read.

Two sisters are reunited after their grandmother dies. They are having to rebuild a relationship, whilst nursing secrets.
I loved the characterisation, the setting was simply amazing and the whole story just kept you engrossed. I highly recommend this one.

Another lovely book by this author and great to carry on with the series. As always you are drawn into the story and the characters from the first page. As with typical village life there is always plenty going on and lots of great characters with the main ones being the two sisters who have grown apart over the years and are now thrown back together with a dilemma and a mystery to solve. Prefect light hearted read that can easily be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading them all

The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Although this is book 6 of the Heaven's Cove series, you will have updates from books 1&5. I'm hoping that you will love book 6 and want to read books 1-5.

2 estranged sisters of 15 years are brought back together after the death of their grandmother. To discover secrets from their past. Can the sisters reconnect, solve the mysteries and build a loving friendship? Get your copy today to find the answers. You won't be disappointed.

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The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles.
Heaven's Cove Book 6.
Sitting by the window with views of the shining sea, a white-haired woman seals an envelope with trembling hands and thinks of her grandchildren – two sisters who haven’t spoken for years. Will her final message bring them back together?
This was a good read. I did like Isla. I am enjoying this series. I do hope there is more to come. 4*.

Not many books pull you in like this one, such lovely descriptions of Devon wrapped in a heartwarming story. Grab a blanket, a hot chocolate and a comfy chair and indulge. Thank you netgalley the advanced copy

The Sisters At The Last House Before The Sea by Liz Eeles is another in this lovely series, which always includes a mystery of some sort and some romance. Two sisters who have been estranged for fifteen years. Their grandmother, who raised them, has just died, and Caitlin has returned. In her own mind she is here to see the house sold and collect her money, as she is desperate for it. She has brought with her her stepdaughter, Maisie, who doesn’t appear to have anyone else. The will has given Isla the right to live in the house as long as she likes, but Caitlin is still holding out hope that Isla will sell without Caitlin having to explain why she needs the money. Isla has an overbearing boyfriend, Paul, who seems to think the decision is his. There is much to iron out in all these relationships. Eeles sees it through.

Eeles’ books are cozy. They are feel-good and this, like many, contains a mystery from the past. This time in the form of a riddle. Relationships have always been complicated, it is not a new thing. Eeles writes about complications without landing in the bedroom. Caitlin is the epitome of a character going back home after many years. All her mistakes are seen with clarity, both then and now. Isla is the typical abused woman, not physically, yet but definitely emotionally. She has been cut off from her friends, and her self-esteem is in the toilet. She is not allowed an independent thought or desire. It is a well-written book, full of emotion and reconciliation.

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The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea is book six in the Heaven's Cove Series by Liz Eeles. A grandmother who loves, but also worries about granddaughters who are estranged, this is one drama, heart touching story. The women Isla and her sister, Caitlin do speak once the grandmother has passed away, but all is not harmonious. A story of siblings, past heartaches, present difficulties, reuniting and even new love makes this a compelling dramatic read.

Once you start, you will want to keep reading to see what happens to these sisters, cheer them on at times and stomp your foot at other time. Mostly like me you may want to give some need advice especially since their grandmother’s death is a sure reminder that life is short. Each book in this series is a stand-alone, so jump right into this lovely series.

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

The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea is the first book I’ve read by author Liz Eeles and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Because this is book Six in the Heaven Cove’s Series I was worried I wouldn’t understand the book. But I needn’t have worried. The Sisters at the Last House by The Sea was a perfect standalone book.

What initially drew me to the book was the title but once I started to read the book I was captivated. Two estranged sisters forced to come together after the death of their beloved Grandmother, Jessi. Isla and Caitlin were raised by their Grandmother in her quaint cottage by the sea in Devon, England. However, once the sisters got older Isla stayed to care for their Grandmother while Caitlin fled! Jessi’s hope is that her death will bring the sisters back to her cottage, reunite them and help them repair their broken bond. Upon Jessi’s death, the girls discover that she has written them a mysterious riddle which they must solve. Could solving this riddle bring the sisters back together again, or will it tear them apart?

What ensues is a magical, mysterious and heartwarming story. Full of angst, sadness, joy and love. I adore this book and will definitely go back and start with book one in the Heaven’s Cove Series. I thoroughly enjoyed the setting in Devon, as I have family there and it’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit. The descriptions of Devon were so vivid I felt like I was there.

Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley for my eARC. My honest review is voluntary.

This is the sixth book set in Heaven's Cove it is true
But it works as a standalone, too.
It involves two sisters who once were close to each other
But their Gran hopes they'll be that again, as they soon discover.

Following the death of their grandmother there's a big surprise
When her will is read and they realise
That she's also left them a cryptic riddle to solve and a mystery
That's shrouded in long forgotten family history.

They've hardly spoken for years will this new quest
Help them rekindle their affection, will they do their best?
Both sisters have secrets, will they be honest about their present and past
Will they help to heal the rifts between them at last?

A stroppy fifteen year old step-daughter is also there
Unsure what's happening to her family and who'll care.
With family drama and new opportunities, too,
Will these two help each other pull their way through?

They're not the only ones looking into family history
Will their connecting help solve the mystery?
Will it also help them realise family communication is the key
Alongside a caring community?

With possible opportunities and romances old and new
This is a moving family drama I highly recommend to you.
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you -
As I share with you my honest review.

The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea by Liz Eeles is a story of sisterhood, family, and found family. Though this is the sixth book of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

Set on the rugged coast of Devon, this novel is the story of two sisters Caitlin, Isla, and Caitlin's stepdaughter, Maisie. The story is told in an alternate viewpoint of all these characters. There is a crack between all these characters, and a loss puts all these people together in a cottage. The divide will increase or bring them close together?

The picturesque locale of Heaven's Cove makes it very tempting to dig into this book with a cozy blanket and a hot cup of coffee. All the characters of this book are trying to make the best of their situations. I have read some of the books from this series before, and this one doesn't disappoint either.

CW: References to gambling, infidelity, grief, and abandonment

Thank you, Bookouture @bookouture , for this book.

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Thank you Bookouture for inviting me to be part of the Books on Tour for “The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea” by Liz Eeles. Here is a great story about the delicate relationship between sisters.
This book is part of the Heaven’s Cove series, but it can be read as a standalone. Caitlin and Isla are estranged sisters who are reunited after their beloved grandmother, Jessie, passes. Caitlin brings her step daughter Maisie to the Cove to settle up the will. But Jessie still has some tricks up her sleeve and left the sisters a riddle to hopefully get them back together. If you are looking for a book that is filled with hope and family dynamics, this story is for you. I need to go back and read the other books in this series. Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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Escape to the stunning Devon coast with Liz Eeles' Heaven's Cove Series Book 6: The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea

Caitlyn and Isla, Jessie's granddaughters, reunite in the stunning Devon countryside after fifteen years of separation, only to be devastated by Jessie's passing.

Caitlyn's return from London sets off a chain of events that will have you invested in the characters and scenery. The fabulous descriptions of the surroundings and lifelike characters make the novel an immersive experience.

While this is book 6 of the Heaven's Cove series, this emotional yet heartwarming story can be enjoyed as a standalone novel and is a must-read.

The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea is the sixth book in Liz Eeles’ Heaven’s Cove series and despite being fairly well into the series this book can be read entirely as a standalone, perhaps even more so than some of the others. There are a few characters from previous books that make a reappearance but they are very brief and wouldn’t detract from your understanding or enjoyment of the story at all. This new story follows sisters Isla and Caitlin who are very much at odds with each other when we first encounter them. In fact none of the main characters including Maisie, Caitlin’s stepdaughter, are especially happy and for various reasons.Their beloved grandmother Jessie has just passed away and after a 15 year absence from Heaven’s Cove Caitlin has returned to hear the reading of the will and she hopes to get Rose Cottage sold so she can quickly return to London with Maisie.

But Jessie has other plans for the two sisters who have been more or less estranged for so long. Jessie wanted nothing more than for her two grandchildren to come back together but her efforts whilst she was alive had failed. The girls are given a letter with a riddle which they must solve which they believe will bring them good fortune. Jessie loved nothing more than a good riddle or crossword and her clever ways may bring about for the girls what has failed to happen so far. But the way things are between the pair and the problems they are individually dealing with may once again just prove too much for the pair.

Once again, I adored the setting of Heaven’s Cove which is a small coastal village in Devon. The descriptions are real and vivid and there is a sharp contrast between the sea and the moors which surround the village. This contrast can also be seen in the girls moods and attitudes towards each other and the situation they find themselves in.

Chapters alternate between Isla, Caitlin and Maisie and it was brilliant to get each person’s perspective about the story in its entirety. It never became confusing or felt like there was a lot of chopping and changing. Instead everything had a lovely, natural flow to it and the story moved along at just the right pace. Isla loves the village but always at the back of her mind is that ambition to leave and travel the world but caring for Jessie for several years put paid to those goals. Not that she regretted looking after Jessie one bit. After all she did take in the girls when their mother died. But there is an air of resentment surrounding Isla that Caitlin upped and left and never came back or rarely made the effort to make contact and you can’t blame Isla for feeling this way.

Isla feels safe and that things are familiar and comforting in Heaven’s Cove and when someone gets very stuck into a routine, it’s difficult to break away from it. The thoughts of leaving fill her with panic and she has also been in a relationship with Paul for quite some time and is not willing to give up on it. Although it is clear from the get go that the pair really shouldn’t be together but Isla can’t see this at all. Even Maisie who is grumpy, surly and feels that no one loves her can see that Paul is certainly not the man for Isla. Paul was an awful character and the way he treated Isla was despicable. His entire demeanour was just so off and the way he spoke to Isla, I really wanted her to wake up and confront him. He was so obnoxious that I really wanted to race through the parts where he featured as the words he spoke and his manner were just deplorable.

Paul was bossy, controlling, jealous and very restrictive in the way he treated and spoke to Isla. He puts several dents in Isla’s confidence and I knew she would be so much better off without him and would be able to spread her wings if she could break free from him. But she is grieving the loss of someone who meant so much to her and she is in a vulnerable place that she hasn’t garnered the strength to do this. She is also worried that Caitlin wants to get rid of Rose Cottage as soon as possible but thankfully Jessie has mentioned in her will that Isla can stay there as long as she needs to and only then can it be sold. Yet still I felt Caitlin was always there putting pressure on Isla even if she didn’t actually come out and say those words. Isla sets about solving the riddle and in attempting this it may just bring the girls back together or will the stubbornness of Caitlin and the personal issues she is going through just prove too much for reconciliation and happiness to be found?

Caitlin carries a lot of guilt and huge burdens on her shoulders. Guilt that she left Heaven’s Cove abruptly and left Isla and a certain someone else behind which means they are now separated by a chasm of difference and resentment. Now that she is back old memories that she has attempted to quash are rushing to the surface and threatening to overwhelm her. She would give anything to get the house sold and get back to London but really she can’t keep running forever and at some stage she will have to stop and confront her demons. Her marriage to Stuart is on rocky grounds and the reasons for this do become apparent and only put Caitlin in a more difficult position. The repercussions of this have an effect on Maisie, who herself is struggling big time with the reasons behind her suspension from school. She is a typical teenager moody and irritable and she too shoulders a burden she would much rather not have to deal with. But Heaven’s Cove is a special place where people come together and are a strong community who are always there for each other in good times and bad and an unexpected source slowly starts to help Maisie emerge from the dark cloud that has enshrouded her and perhaps the village will work it’s magic on her and she will realise that she is loved and valued.

I loved the mystery element of the story when Isla and Caitlin attempted to solve Jessie’s riddle. It didn’t dominate the story instead it actually allowed the other strands of the plot to come forth and in a way swirl around each other until a satisfying conclusion was reached. I also loved the character of the American man, Ben. He was a great inclusion and a good fit with the riddle part of the story but he also allowed for someone’s eyes to be opened as he was straight talking and a no nonsense kind of man. All in all, The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea was a delightful read that I enjoyed from start to finish. Liz Eeles is now very comfortable writing in this setting and the characters are given time to develop and share their stories. I definitely think there is room for several more books in the series and hope Liz is already hard at work on the next one. I would definitely recommend this book but once you’ve read it so yourself a favour and complement your reading by going back and reading the previous books.

This book with its unusual long title is the story of two estranged sisters brought together again by the death of their grandmother and her ‘machinations’.

Told mainly from two points of view, there is a third which balances out the other two, giving readers an insight into the thoughts of the characters and how they have changed.

The author takes you on a journey of self discovery, self reflection and forgiveness. It addresses the balancing of familial duties and personal needs.

I enjoyed it for the small town vibes and the issues it addresses- the past, burning bridges and the rebuilding of these bridges.

The characters were outstanding and did exactly what was expected of them. From the wary and secretive to the brooding and the overbearing, these characters brought their A-game.

I love the puzzle and the last assignment by Jessie. She knew exactly what she was doing and that twist was just fantastic.

If you love small town books with real life issues and very relatable characters, then you will enjoy this.

I received an advanced copy and the review is entirely mine and voluntary.

3.7 Stars
One Liner: A bit heavier than previous books, yet heartwarming

Grandma Jessie finds a way to bring together the estranged sisters, her granddaughters, Caitlin and Isla. She leaves them a puzzle to solve after her death.
Caitlin and her stepdaughter Maisie come to Heaven’s Cove to settle the property issues (aka Rose Cottage) and go back to London.
Isla lives in the house, caring for her grandma when Caitlin left around fifteen years ago. Over the years, the gap between the sisters widens to a point where neither knows what to do.
Can the two find a way to sort out their personal issues and rekindle their relationship? Did Grandma Jessie succeed in her plan of uniting the sisters?
The story comes in the third-person POV of Isla, Caitlin, and Maisie.

My Thoughts:
We are back in Heaven’s Cove for another installment. Since the books are standalone, you can read them without reading the others. Though previous characters make brief appearances, only Rose has a slightly longer role (that is, she gets to speak in 3 short scenes). The setting, as always, makes its presence felt.
The book focuses on estranged sisters Caitlin and Isla and their lives. As expected, both are dealing with different kinds of mess. Caitlin is aware of how things stand, while Isla is happy in her denial state.
The three-POV narration works well for the plot. We get a deeper insight into the characters, which helps us understand them better. Maisie begins as a surly and annoying teen (15yo), but soon, I can see her vulnerability. Her POV turned out to be a favorite by the end.
Caitlin and Isla are different, which highlights their roles and their past. Halfway through, we can see what shaped their current personalities, though Isla turned out to be a least favorite (unexpected since I thought I’d empathize the most with her).
The riddle and ancestry tracing part is interesting and the highlight of the book. I like how all three find clues (even if Maisie is uninterested) and piece everything together.
While the blurb mentions Ben and his potential romance with Isla, it is not as much as I expected. In fact, for the majority of the story, Isla is in a relationship with her arse of a boyfriend. Everyone could see he was a jerk except our darling girl. And by the time she did, I just wanted to be done with it. I was more invested in Caitlin and Maisie’s story.
I did like the exploration of different relationships and their impact on people. Be it Caitlin’s suffocation of becoming a caretaker at a young age or Isla’s dependence on her sister and transition into a caretaker for their gran, which leaves her open to emotional manipulation.
I’d have loved it more if things got better a little sooner instead of everything happening in the last quarter of the book. This would have given readers more time to see Isla stand up for herself and mend her relationship with Caitlin, which is the core premise.
We have an epilogue with HFN and projected HEA. This works for the plot, though I wish Isla’s track was better handled (as you can see, my major complaint is only with that part). Despite being on an emotional and heavy side, the book manages to be a heartwarming read.

To summarize, The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea is a tale of family, relationships, second chances, sacrifice, and love. It’s not the best in the series but is a good addition, nevertheless.
Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.