A perfectly written modern love story. Beautifully descriptive, with believable and loveable characters. Simple but sound. An enjoyable read

3* A light holiday read

Once in a while I'll come across a book other readers rave about, but it leaves me cold. With so many 5-star reviews I wondered if I read the same book? At the Ocean's Edge just wasn't for me.

Meg was negative, uncommunicative and indecisive, her insecurities annoyed the heck out of me. If she’d spoken to both her mother and Cullen, the book would be considerably shorter.

I had great hopes for the plot but didn't find it tender, emotional or romantic, I'm rating it 3* for the eye catching book cover and the location.

With thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book, this review is my personal, unbiased opinion.

This is a story of finding happiness even when you know it doesn’t last. Meg Adamson lives in Boston is a successful journalist and seems to have a full life. Or does she? The one thing Meg seems to fail in is love. She doesn’t think love last forever and sabotages any relationship she has. That is until she has to write a piece on author Cullen Walsh who actually lives in Meg’s hometown of Old Port. The place she hasn’t visited in years where her parents still live where their love for each other fell apart. Meg struggles with what she should do. Once meeting Cullen Meg is taken back to a time when she loved Old Port. Is Cullen going to change Meg’s feelings about love?
Meg is a strong willed young woman who stands by in what she believes. Especially when it came to the article about Cullen. She refused to let her editor make her write a story she didn’t want to. Diving into someone’s family pain for more readerships was not her style. This was not only the love story of two people it’s the struggle between the love for someone and right from wrong. It’s also the love of family even if the love they have for each other changes. I also liked how Meg never gave into work pressure and she did not over analyze her feelings for Cullen.with the help of her wise mother and friend Sarina they both make Meg a stronger person when it came to love. The town of Old Port was written beautifully. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. It also was quick and easy to read. So thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC. Thank you Heather Dixon for a beautifully written story of hope, love and change.

Meg is a journalist in Boston, she is sent on an assignment to Old Port to interview an author named Cullen Walsh about his lifestyle.
Meg is not happy to be going to Old Port as it has lots of unhappy memories for her.
She immediately gets along with Cullen although he is very gaurded talking about his past.
A lovely story that made me smile with some good characters. A great holiday read.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I will be looking out for more of her work.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

It's an easy read, perfect for a weekend or on a flight. The characters have so much potential. There were moments where more could be teased out, adding some depth to their stories, but it flitted away. I would have loved it if the characters were fleshed out more.

A dreamy, wave rolling, lazy sunset of a book. Perfect for dipping into on a poolside adventure for fans of romantic, peaceful summers.

What a wonderful and magical read!
Sometimes a body just has to come home to heal or relax depending on the circumstances.
This book was full of rollercoaster emotions. I was literally kept turning the pages to see what Meg would do.
I liked Meg from the beginning. I enjoyed in getting to know her and yes even Cullen too. Especially since he's the mystery man lol.
I love stories like this. 2nd chance romance and forgiveness too. They make my heart sing.
Didn't care for the steamy scenes so I skipped over those but other than that wow!! I'm hooked!
I have to be honest about why I picked it. It was the adorable book cover. I love a good beach read. Especially on day when I can't get to my own beach! So, thank you for taking me there.
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this beautiful story of 2nd chance romance. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Heather Dixon delivers another emotionally rich and deeply satisfying story with [Title]—a heartfelt romance about finding love, facing the past, and making peace with who you are.

Journalist Meg Adamson is a woman most readers will instantly connect with: introverted, passionate about her work, and quietly carrying the weight of unresolved pain. When she’s sent to the picturesque town of Old Port—once her childhood home—to interview the famously private author Cullen Walsh, she braces for a professional challenge. What she doesn’t expect is how deeply returning will shake her.

The novel shines as Meg is drawn into the rhythms of the coastal town and the guarded life of Cullen, who’s wrestling with a past just as painful as her own. Their slow-building relationship is tender and believable, full of sharp conversations, unspoken truths, and moments that feel intimate without being overly sentimental. Dixon doesn’t rush their connection, which makes it feel earned and deeply human.

But this isn’t just a love story. It’s about family, loss, ambition, and the difficult choices we face when our personal lives collide with professional expectations. As Meg’s editor pressures her to dig into Cullen’s painful history, she must choose: protect the man she’s falling for or chase the story that could make her career.

Set against a vivid New England backdrop, Dixon’s writing captures the emotional complexity of her characters and the quiet power of a seaside town that holds both heartbreak and healing. The story is immersive, honest, and full of subtle emotional beats that hit hard. Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer, and character-driven romance will feel right at home here.

This book isn’t just about falling in love—it’s about the courage it takes to be known, to be vulnerable, and to risk everything for something real.