I obsoletely loved reading The Diary at the Last House Before the Sea!
I was kept engaged throughout the story.
So much going on!
So many secrets!
The author weaves an intricate tale that was intriguing to follow.
This can be read as a standalone with no problem. Though I do encourage you to read the rest of the books in the series. They are all excellent reads.
Thank you 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 by Liz Eeles.

Brellashan Manor is where this story is set, the house which has lots of history going back a long time.

There is something that happened at the house, which hasn’t really been solved to date, and that is what happened to someone when they left in 1957.

Clara comes across something that may be able to solve the mystery.

The characters were lovely, the story was beautifully written, had you turning the pages to read what happens next.

I highly recommend this book.

This book has multiple POV, an intriguing mystery with a secret code to crack and an enticing romance subplot. I was gripped by the gradual uncovering of what happened to Audrey – this is well-paced and not predictable. The romance is deliciously written, leaving a crumb trail that made me hungry for more. I quickly became invested in Clara and River’s relationship. Bartie’s interference is absolutely infuriating in a way that kept me hooked.

I appreciate how different family relationships are explored, they are written with sensitivity and wit. Eeles also discusses themes of domestic abuse and how it can be hard to speak up about, especially for women historically. I think she does this well.

Clara is a wonderful MC. She is brilliant and intelligent (despite her initial infatuation with Bartie), possessing a strong sense of justice. I found River to be endearing and loved watching him grow in self-confidence. I would have liked to see a little more of them together, but maybe I am just being greedy.

Overall, I would consider it a perfect holiday read – a heart-warming tale set with a beautiful coastal backdrop. At 243 pages, it is a good length with a mix of intrigue, dark secrets and light-hearted romance.

Thank you to Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for this eARC. I am grateful to be a part of the blog tour for this enthralling new title. It is Book 7 of the Heaven’s Cove series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone. I have not read anything by Liz Eeles before, but after reading this I am keen to explore her other books.

A very well written story involving two families. The housekeeper and her family before her have lived in the cottage on the grounds of the ‘big’ house and though Clarissa does not like the subservient attitude of her mother towards the owners of Brellasham Manor, she does know her mother is not going to change, but Clara resents it all the same.

When Geoffrey announces at a general meeting of all staff that the Manor will be sold, Clara is furious that the loyalty of generations does not count for Geoffrey, who could have told his housekeeper privately to cushion the shock. Geoffrey’s son River has also returned after a long time, along with Bartie the over smart cousin who is in the forefront of pushing the sale.

River and Clara had a romantic history as teenagers but it seems a memory now as all of them try to deal with the sale of their home, and for River a move back to Australia which has been his actual home. Unraveling the duplicity of Bartie, looking at ways of keeping the property in the family and rekindling the relationship between Clara and River form the rest of the story.

Beautiful setting, descriptively portrayed adds to the interest.

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

A mystery romance full of family secrets make this book a lovely weekend read. Set against the backdrop of Brellashan Manor situated in Heavens Cove, a lovely little village with sea side cliffs and a small community that thrive on tourism.
The current family resident of Brellashan Manor, Geoffrey, is being forced to sell due to ongoing costs for upkeep of the house and grounds . The housekeeper Julie and her daughter Clara who reside in the cottage on the Manors grounds are distraught they may have to move. Clara’s grandmother Violet had been the previous housekeeper so there are a lot of memories in the cottage.
Geoffrey’s son River returns home from Australia to assist his father in selling the property. River and Clara have a childhood history but can they reignite this friendship.
Clara finds Audrey’s diary that her grandmother Violet had kept and becomes obsessed with the Brellashan family story of Geoffrey’s step mother, Audrey, who disappeared after wading into the ocean. There are cryptic messages that Clara is determined to decipher.
Loved the mystery and Clara’s investigation of Audrey’s disappearance.
There is a little bit of romance and a lot of family secrets that will keep you enthralled in this story.

This is the 7th book in the Heavens Cove series but can easily be read as a stand alone book. I was really looking forward to reading this book having read the 6 previous books. I love the characters and going back to Heavens cove and meeting other characters that we already knew and loved. My only downside would be that in the first half of the book everyone made assumptions about what others were thinking and personally I find that infuriating. The premise of the book is very good and once we got into investigating the diary I found I could not put it down.

This was my first heavens cove book and i absolutely want to go read the rest ! I loved the style of writing. I loved the mystery and just the story in general was wonderful!

This was a really brilliant story which was both sad at times and very uplifting. It was a great setting in Devon with lovely characters full of love, support and friendship. There aren't many books that touch your heart and leaves you thinking about it long after you have read it - this was such a book which a great ending.

A woman finds an old diary from another young woman who walked into the ocean one night. The finder of the diary of course reads it and decides to investigate.

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 or returning home. The downside is that everyone knows all your secrets. You can't get away with anything living there. (Looking at you Belinda.) This book was a bit different than the other ones in the series. There wasn't much interaction with characters from the previous books. Belinda didn't get to be her usual nosy self. The story mainly focused on Brellasham Manor. Audrey Brellasham's story is dark and sad. It's understandable why she wanted to leave. If Clara would not have found the diary, the truth about Audrey would still be a mystery. Every time Bartie's lips were moving he was lying. He oozed slimeball from the moment he returned back to Brellasham Manor with River. He told everyone whatever they wanted to hear. Bartie's good looks and smooth manner let him get away with a lot. Even Clara was charmed by him. There were so many secrets surrounding the manor. It didn't seem like anyone was ever truly happy while living there.

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

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

Audrey disappeared from Brellasham in 1957 and now, in the present, Clara has found her diary. Her family has always lived on the Manor grounds because the women in the family have worked there as housekeepers but now that's at risk because the owner plans to sell to a developer. Clara and River find themselves chasing clues from the diary (which is well done) in the hope that they can stop the sale. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

This is book #7 of the Heaven's Cove series. Whilst it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book. I love this series and couldn't wait to return to Heaven's Cove. In this book we meet Clara. Clara's family have lived and worked at Brellasham Manor for as long as she can remember and her mum is the current housekeeper there. However, when Geoffrey Brellasham, the current owner, announces the Manor house will need to be sold, Clara worries for her family's future. Whilst she tries to find a way to save the house she becomes caught up in a mystery which has surrounded the Brellasham family for many years. Can she use a diary found in her grandmother's belongings to help solve that mystery?

This was a wonderful read!! I've read all the books in this series, and it's always a true delight to the return to the little seaside village of Heaven's Cove. We get to meet a handful of the villagers who we've met in previous books, but the main focus of the story is on Clara and River, the owner of Brellasham Manor's son. Clara is a lovely character and is very easy to relate to. I liked her inquisitiveness in trying to find out what happened to Audrey Brellasham, the lady of the Manor who died many years before. The village, as in previous books, is full of mysteries and secrets and the Manor hasn't escaped being part of all that. I loved the inclusion of the diary, and Clara and River trying to work out how everything links together.

Of course, nothing ever runs smoothly, and the story twists and turns as it moves on. The mystery of everything was well hidden until the author wanted you to know, and I was held in suspense waiting to find out what really happened to Audrey Brellasham. The location of not just the Manor, but Heaven's Cove in general was absolutely beautiful and even on it's wettest and windiest days I'd still love to live there! The storyline was captivating and I was completely hooked into their stories very early in the book. The author is such a wonderful writer and I love reading any of her books! There is a strong theme of family and friends running through this story and I fell in love with it as soon as I started it. Would definitely recommend.

I enjoy these books…stand alone or a series…a talented author…the realistic characters come alive on the pages. The story moves quickly…friends and family…thinking of others…money versus not so much…love and romance…the recipe for a good story. Enjoy..thanks Netgalley.

I absolutely loved this story. Could not put it down and I was thinking about it when I was not reading it. Clara and River were great characters. Trying to save the family home they discovered Audrey ‘s story which was amazing . I can’t recommend this book enough. Your childhood does affect you in so many ways. It is scary as a mother to think of harm you could do .A great ending .. Read it .

A beautiful cover and a wonderful tale an uplifting story that will sweep you away to the wind-swept Devon coast. An irresistible slice of escapism and a joy to read. Compelling, absorbing and highly entertaining. Fast-moving and fun! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I cannot begin to know what to say about this powerful mystery romance that took me on such a mysterious and satisfying emotional journey, it left me speechless. I will never forget The Diary at the Last House Before the Sea or its brave Audrey, clever Clara, gentle River, duplicitous Bartie, supressed Geoffrey and devoted Julie. This is to date my all-time favourite of a mesmerising series I truly love. Although book seven of Heaven’s Cove can be enjoyed as a stand-alone with no issue, it will most likely inspire readers to check out the first six as they are all compelling reads. Liz Eeles is an exceptional author and for me, she keeps going from strength to strength. Her characters are believable, her plots exciting and her writing extraordinary. Without question, this story stormed into my heart and took up residence!

A fascinating complex mystery centred on the past is at the heart of this novel. A diary comes to light that becomes the bridge to the past. It has been tucked away in Violet’s (Clara’s late grandmother) belongings until Clara discovers it. The owner of this personal journal is Audrey Brellasham. Once Clara finds it, she is overwhelmingly tempted to read its’ contents. What harm can it do, she reasons, since the women is dead? So, her conscience ignores rules of privacy in exchange for thoughts that it could help her better understand what happened to this woman. This in turn, may help Geoffrey, who was deeply affected by his stepmother’s disappearance.

So what really happened to this beautiful woman who by the world’s standards had everything of material value? What made her so unhappy and distraught that she would abandon her own life? She was last seen walking into the ocean fully dressed and believed to have drowned but her body was never recovered. Liz Eeles takes us on a fascinating journey to uncover the truth that will shake the foundations of the Brellasham family. But it will also set them free.

Although Violet has passed on long before the novel begins, the story still carries her presence. We learn a fair bit about her, her job at the manor and also how she was accused of stealing a very valuable diamond necklace but was later acquitted. The false accusation resulted from the fact she was seen leaving Audrey’s room. When in fact, she had been collecting the diary (unknown to others). Her reason was a good one and will make sense in the future. For this woman played an important role in Audrey’s life—at a time when women did not have much support— when they found themselves in difficult marital circumstances. Suffice it to say, the diary becomes an invaluable tool in the investigation of what happened to Audrey. And in uncloaking a major secret well concealed within its pages. A message that will rock Geoffrey and all those around him.

Thirty-one-year-old Clara has grown up on the Brellasham manor premises. She has returned to live in the cottage with her mother after the passing of her father. She has an enquiring mind and a determined spirit: the perfect person to uncover the mystery that has encircled this woman since 1957. Clara is captivated first by the commissioned painting of Audrey. Looking at her face, pose and the items that surround her, Clara notices various oddities on the canvas that gets her thinking about this woman once married to Geoffrey’s father. She discovers that two items Daphne DeMaurier’s novel Rebecca and Palmer’s Grand Dictionary of the English Language will serve as unique clues in unlocking the strange entries in Audrey’s diary. River, son of Geoffrey and her childhood friend, joins her on the exploration and together they make a great team. Along the way, romantic feelings re-germinate amidst the chaos.

The narrative is delivered by Clara, River and Geoffrey thus presenting a well-rounded picture of events and the characters’ thoughts. The old manor setting is gorgeous, too, even if it does need major repairs, as there still is a sense of grandness, elegance and awe-inspiring aura about the place. It is easy to see why Geoffrey wants to keep it in his family. But there are financial challenges we learn about, solutions presented and certain events happen that will expose some less than honourable intentions.

I won’t say anymore but there are many unique threads to this story that give it great depth and poetic beauty. I could not set it down for it drew me in from the first page with its historical mystery, intriguing characters, use of literature and tri-perspectives. I cannot rave enough about this beautiful story that has a most wonderful ending! And just look at the gorgeous cover! The best book yet of this inspiring series. Loved it immensely and highly recommend it with my whole heart. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for a review copy.