Bøger af Liz Eeles

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? Ever since her sister Caitlin left the village of Heaven's Cove, Isla has cared for their beloved grandmother Jessie in her cosy red-brick cottage by the sea. Now, heartbroken after Jessie's death, Isla hopes to bond again with her sister. Until Caitlin insists she wants to sell the cottage they spent their childhood in. But their grandmother, who always had a twinkle in her eye, had other plans. At her will reading the sisters are handed an envelope containing a cryptic riddle in Jessie's handwriting. Certain their grandmother, who loved puzzles and crosswords, wanted them to solve it together, Isla begs Caitlin for more time. Then Isla meets tall, brooding Ben in the village, come from America seeking answers about his own family history. One of his ancestors was close to a relative of Jessie's... did Jessie mean for them to meet? As Ben and Isla walk together on the wild Devon beaches, they discover a heartbreaking generations-old story of a woman who chose her family over true love. But Isla and Caitlin are no closer to solving their grandmother's riddle: and when Caitlin finally shares a shocking secret about her life back in London, selling their grandmother's home seems the only way forward. Without their grandmother to guide them, will the sisters ever rediscover the meaning of family? Or will Isla be forced to leave Ben, and Heaven's Cove behind forever? An absolutely gripping and addictive page-turner about family secrets and sisterhood. Fans of Barbara O'Neal, Faith Hogan and Debbie Macomber will adore being swept away to the rugged Devon coast. Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews,¿¿¿¿¿

Das Mädchen steht auf der Klippe und spürt, wie die sanfte Brise durch ihr glänzendes rotes Haar streift und ihre Tränen trocknet. Sie kann fast hören, wie Irland sie über das wilde Meer nach Hause ruft. Aber sie kann niemals zurückkehren. Und in diesem Moment schwört sie sich, dass niemand jemals den Grund dafür herausfinden wird.Nach einer chaotischen Trennung von ihrem Freund sucht Freya verzweifelt nach einem Neuanfang. Da kommt der Job als Pflegerin der älteren Kathleen in dem Küstendorf Heaven's Cove im wunderschönen Devon gerade richtig. Die beiden verstehen sich auf Anhieb. Kathleen ist trotz ihres Alters lebensfroh und hat stets ein Lächeln auf den Lippen - bis sie eines Tages unter Tränen zusammenbricht, den Blick auf Driftwood House hoch auf den Klippen über dem Dorf gerichtet.Kathleens Sohn Ryan, ein ruhiger Mann mit auffallenden smaragdgrünen Augen, ist nicht damit einverstanden, dass sich eine Fremde um seine Mutter kümmert. Doch er gesteht Freya schließlich, dass Kathleen jedes Jahr an diesem Tag auf dieselbe Weise reagiert - und nie jemandem sagt, was ihren Schmerz verursacht.Freya ist fest entschlossen, die Ursache für Kathleens Trauer zu finden. Doch während sie und Ryan sich näherkommen, steht Freya nach einer schockierenden Entdeckung vor einer unmöglichen Entscheidung. Soll sie dieses Geheimnis mit Ryan teilen und damit die Chance auf ein gemeinsames Glück riskieren? Und wird die Wahrheit Kathleen in ihren letzten Lebensjahren Frieden bringen - oder wird es sie alle auseinanderreißen?Ein absolut atemberaubender Roman über das Heilen alter Wunden und die Suche nach neuen Freuden. Perfekt für Fans von Debbie Macomber und Hannah Ellis.Was Leser:innen über Ein Wiedersehen im Cottage am Meer sagen:Ein solches Lesevergnügen! ... Wunderschön ... herzerwärmend ... wird dich zu Tränen rühren ... Ich habe dieses Buch geliebt ... definitive Leseempfehlung! Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Bezaubernd ... Ich war von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite absolut gefesselt. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Wirklich wundervoll ... eine so herzzerreißende Geschichte ... hat mich tief berührt. Featheronawire, ¿¿¿¿¿

Tränen laufen ihr über die Wangen, als sie die Schrift ihrer Großmutter auf dem Umschlag erkennt und einen schweren, gravierten Schlüssel hervorzieht. Wird das verfallene Cottage der Beginn eines neuen Kapitels für sie sein - oder nur weitere Enttäuschungen bereithalten? Mit dem Rücken zum glitzernden Meer steht Nessa in der Tür des steinernen Cottage, das ihre Großmutter ihr hinterlassen hat. Wenn sie nur die bröckelnden Wände renovieren und die Zimmer wieder gemütlich herrichten könnte, wäre es das perfekte Zuhause für ihre kleine Tochter Lily - und die einzige Möglichkeit für sie, in Heaven's Cove zu bleiben. Doch ein Klopfen an der Tür macht ihre Pläne bald zunichte. Der attraktive Gabriel Gantwich erscheint zwar mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht, aber auch mit Dokumenten, die besagen, dass das Haus der Firma seines Vaters gehört. Sie planen, es abzureißen und damit Nessas letzte Verbindung zu ihrer Familiengeschichte zu zerstören. Nessa ist außer sich vor Wut. Sie hat nur dreißig Tage Zeit, um das Cottage zu renovieren und zu beweisen, dass es ihr gehört. Während sie und Gabriel sich ständig streiten, bemerkt Nessa kaum, dass ihre Gespräche von der gleichen Leidenschaft angetrieben werden. Und dass hinter seiner harten Schale ein Mann steckt, der die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs in Heaven's Cove genauso sehr schätzt wie sie ... Doch eine stürmische Nacht verändert alles. Nessa ist gezwungen, sich zwischen der Vergangenheit ihrer Familie und der Zukunft ihrer Tochter zu entscheiden. Wird sie dabei am Ende alles verlieren? Oder wird Gabriel endlich erkennen, was wirklich wichtig ist, und Nessa dabei helfen, diesen wunderschönen Ort zu einem Zuhause zu machen? Eine absolut atemberaubende, rührende und herzerwärmende Lektüre, die dich an die Küste von Devon entführt. Perfekt für alle, die Ella Thompson und Debbie Macomber lieben. Dieses Buch kann als eigenständiges Buch gelesen werden. Was Leser:innen über die Heaven's-Cove-Serie sagen: Wunderschön ... Ich habe jede Seite geliebt! Lu Reviews Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wow, wow, wow!!!! Ich habe dieses Buch absolut geliebt!!! ... Ich war gefesselt ... Die Tränen begannen zu fließen, bevor ich das Ende des ersten Kapitels erreicht hatte ... es hat mir wirklich mein Herz gebrochen ... wunderbar ... atemberaubend ... hielt mich bis zum letzten Wort in seinem Bann. Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Packend und rührend ... Eine perfekte Sommerlektüre ... Ich war von der ersten Seite an gefesselt und konnte das Buch bis 1:30 Uhr morgens nicht aus der Hand legen. Bookworm1986, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ein wunderschön geschriebener Roman voller Wendungen, der es schwer macht, ihn aus der Hand zu legen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Umwerfend ... Diese Geschichte lässt einen nicht mehr los ... Wunderschön ... Idyllisch ... Eskapismus pur, herzerwärmend und hat mich mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht zurückgelassen. Whispering Stories, ¿¿¿¿¿

Alyssa carefully holds the delicate paper map and looks down at the cottages and winding streets of the village by the shore. She came to Heaven's Cove for a fresh start. But will the pathways on the map lead her to an old secret? Fleeing from a heartbreaking mistake, all former nurse Alyssa wants is to focus on her new job giving tours of Heaven's Cove to visitors and sharing the myths and legends of this beautiful place. Nobody needs to know the real reason she came to the village... Over cups of tea with elderly resident Magda she soon makes a friend who is alone in the world too. For decades, Magda has been secretly in love with her best friend Stan. Desperate to return Magda's kindness, Alyssa is eager to bring these two lost souls together. But meeting Stan's tall, handsome son Jack scuppers her plans. Dedicated to caring for Stan, Jack says Alyssa's focus on legends keeps the village in the past. But when Alyssa finds an old map revealing the true story of a Heaven's Cove couple who sacrificed everything for love, she's sure the romantic tale could bring Stan and Magda together... and although digging up old secrets soon ruffles feathers in the village, with Jack and Alyssa growing close, she can't help but think she might find happiness after all. But will Alyssa ever be able to open up about her own past? Or will the truth tear them apart? An absolutely stunning read that will whisk you away to the Devon coast, where the seagulls soar and saltwater sprays the air. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and Barbara O'Neal. Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!'Stardust Book Reviews,¿¿¿¿¿

Vom Dachboden in Driftwood House eröffnet sich ein atemberaubender Blick auf das tiefgrüne Meer und den saphirblauen Himmel. Doch Rosie kann ihre Augen nicht von dem verblichenen Foto in ihren Händen abwenden, auf dessen Rückseite Worte stehen, die alles verändern werden ...Als Rosie Merchant nach dem Tod ihrer Mutter in das winzige Küstendorf Heaven's Cove zurückkehrt, will sie nur noch ihre Tränen trocknen, das Haus ihrer Kindheit vermieten und in ihr richtiges Leben zurückkehren, weg von den tratschenden Dorfbewohnern und dem nassen Wetter, vor dem sie vor Jahren geflohen ist.Sie ist überrascht, als der gutaussehende Farmer Liam lächelnd vor ihrer Haustür steht. Sein Angebot, beim Aufräumen des verfallenen Driftwood House zu helfen, kann sie schwer ablehnen. Obwohl Rosie fest entschlossen ist, niemanden an sich heranzulassen, wandern die beiden schon bald gemeinsam an den Klippen entlang. Während die Wolken über den endlosen Himmel ziehen und grüne Wellen gegen das Ufer branden, wird Rosie wieder bewusst, wie schön ihre Heimat ist.Doch dann stößt Rosie auf dem Dachboden auf ein Foto, das eine unfassbare Wahrheit über ihre Mutter und Driftwood House enthüllt. Wusste Liam die ganze Zeit von diesem schmerzhaften Geheimnis? Und sollte Rosie endgültig aus Heaven's Cove fliehen? Oder wird die Konfrontation mit ihrer verheerenden Familiengeschichte ihr helfen, endlich an diesem wunderschönen Ort Wurzeln zu schlagen?Lass dich in dieser fesselnden Geschichte über alte Geheimnisse, das Erlernen von Vertrauen und die Suche nach dem eigenen Zuhause an die zerklüftete Küste von Devon entführen. Fans von Debbie Macomber, Barbara O'Neal und Ella Thompson werden diese wunderbare und inspirierende Lektüre lieben.Das sagen Leser:innen über Das Geheimnis vom Cottage am Meer:Wow, wow, wow!!!! Ich habe dieses Buch absolut geliebt!!! ... Ich war gefesselt ... Die Tränen begannen zu fließen, bevor ich das Ende des ersten Kapitels erreicht hatte ... es hat mir wirklich mein Herz gebrochen ... wunderbar ... atemberaubend ... hielt mich bis zum letzten Wort in seinem Bann. Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Packend und rührend ... Eine perfekte Sommerlektüre ... Ich war von der ersten Seite an gefesselt und konnte das Buch bis 1:30 Uhr morgens nicht aus der Hand legen. Bookworm1986, ¿¿¿¿¿Hat mich gepackt und ich kann die Fortsetzung kaum erwarten ... Ich musste mich regelrecht vom Buch losreißen, um zur Arbeit zu gehen ... ich habe es absolut geliebt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Umwerfend ... Diese Geschichte lässt einen nicht mehr los ... Wunderschön ... Idyllisch ... Eskapismus pur, herzerwärmend und hat mich mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht zurückgelassen. Whispering Stories, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine wunderbar süchtig-machende Lektüre ... Ich habe dieses Buch an einem Tag gelesen und kann es von ganzem Herzen empfehlen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Dieser Roman ist ein wahres Juwel! Wunderschöne Charaktere in einer wunderschönen Geschichte! Goodreads RezensentinEin charmantes, gemütliches, lebensbejahendes Buch ... ich habe es geliebt. Goodreads Rezensentin

Hoch oben auf den Klippen atmet Lettie tief die salzige Luft ein und öffnet den Brief. Er ist nicht unterschrieben und die altmodische Handschrift hebt sich nur schwach von dem vergilbten Papier ab. Die Nachricht und der winzige goldene Schlüssel darin stellen ihr Leben auf den Kopf ...Lettie Starcross bahnt sich ihren Weg über die engen Straßen von Heaven's Cove, einen kleinen Schlüssel in ihrer Hand und auf der Suche nach Antworten über ihre Großtante Iris, die sie schrecklich vermisst. Niemand in ihrer Familie scheint zu verstehen, wie verloren sie sich fühlt, und Lettie fragt sich, ob ihre Tante genauso einsam war wie sie. Warum ist sie vor Jahren aus diesem hübschen Küstendorf geflohen und nie zurückgekehrt?Im Driftwood House, in dem Iris lebte und das heute eine gemütliche Pension ist, kommt Lettie zur Ruhe. Und als sie dem grüblerischen Fischer Corey in die Augen schaut, sind die Funken, die zwischen ihnen sprühen, eine willkommene Ablenkung von ihrer Trauer.Doch alles ändert sich, als Lettie Coreys Großmutter kennenlernt. Sie erzählt Lettie ein erschütterndes Geheimnis: Vor siebzig Jahren war es Iris, welche die eng verbundene Dorfgemeinschaft entzweite.Voller Schmerz fragt sich Lettie, ob sie ihre geliebte Tante wirklich jemals kannte - und ob Corey die ganze Zeit von diesem schockierenden Geheimnis wusste. Als ihre Schwester anruft und sie bittet, nach Hause zu kommen, ist Lettie hin- und hergerissen. Soll sie bleiben und für ihren eigenen Neuanfang zu kämpfen? Oder wird sie die nächste Frau der Familie sein, die für immer aus Heaven's Cove flieht?Ein traumhafter Roman über Familiengeheimnisse, verlorene Liebe und Heimkehr, der dich an die atemberaubende Küste von Devon entführt. Perfekt für Fans von Debbie Macomber, Hannah Ellis und Ella Thompson.Was Leser:innen über Sehnsucht nach dem Cottage am Meer sagen:WOW ... hat mich zum Lachen, Lächeln und Weinen gebracht ... wunderschön geschrieben ... ich war von Anfang an gefesselt. Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿Ein herausragendes Buch ... viel Drama, gebrochene Herzen, Humor ... Ich habe es in einem Rutsch durchgelesen, und es war von Anfang bis Ende ein Vergnügen. Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿Ich war von Anfang an gefesselt und habe es in einem Rutsch durchgelesen ... Eine absolut traumhafte Lektüre, die von Anfang bis Ende bezaubert. Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿Entzückend ... charmant ... gibt einem ein schönes, kuscheliges Gefühl ... so wunderschön ... Eine perfekte, herzerwärmende Lektüre für den Strand oder den Garten! @jasminegalsreadinglogWunderschön ... Ich habe jede Seite geliebt! Lu Reviews Books, ¿¿¿¿¿Was für ein fantastisches Buch. Ich habe es in einem Rutsch gelesen ... Eine tolle Lektüre. NetGalley Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿Ein wunderschön geschriebener Roman voller Wendungen, der es schwer macht, ihn aus der Hand zu legen. Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿Warm und bewegend ... voller Drama, Tränen und Geheimnisse ... herzerwärmend Wordsopedia

Amidst the twinkling lights and falling snowflakes, Becca has a wish to make this Christmas...Running from heartbreak, twenty-five-year-old Becca has moved to the cosy village of Honeyford. Living with her best friend Zac in a little stone cottage, and serving gingerbread lattes at the Cosy Kettle, is the perfect escape from her past.But starting over isn’t always plain sailing, and Becca’s shyness is holding her back from making her mark on the café. To make matters worse, her crush on blond-haired, blue-eyed local heartthrob Logan gets stronger by the day – but he can barely remember her name. So as Christmas rolls around, Becca has one big wish: to completely reinvent herself.As she gets a makeover, cosies up to Logan over mulled wine and plans the most festive celebration the café has ever seen, Becca wonders why she waited so long to step out of her comfort zone... Zac, on the other hand, thought she was perfect before.When Logan turns out to not be all he seems, Becca is left wondering if he’s really the one for her. With her party plans also going awry, can Becca save her beloved Cosy Kettle in time for Christmas? And has the key to her happiness been in front of her all along?Fans of Milly Johnson, Mhairi McFarlane, and Kiley Dunbar.

‘This book is AMAZING!... What a SCRUMPTIOUS read!!... I genuinely could not, and did not want to put it down at all... I would advise that you switch your phone to silent, grab a ginormous slice of cake and ignore EVERYONE around you while you binge read...’ The Writing GarnetThe Cosy Kettle café is the perfect place to escape this summer, for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jenny Colgan and Debbie Johnson. Guests can tuck into fruit puddings and strawberry-studded ice cream, but for Flora, the warm summer breeze is blowing in big changes...When Flora finds out about her husband’s secret fling, she escapes to the one place she feels safe: her beloved café, the Cosy Kettle, in the charming village of Honeyford. Serving up cream teas to her café regulars is the perfect way to soothe her broken heart, and although she’s never lived in the area, the little community welcome her with open arms.She’s soon lodging with local eccentric Luna in her remote and beautiful Starlight Cottage, snuggled between rolling green hills. Luna’s handsome son Daniel lost his wife several years ago, and as Flora gets to know him, sharing walks through the blossom-scented woods, they both slowly begin to heal... and she realises that behind Daniel’s quiet exterior, there’s a passionate nature that makes her forget all about her ex-husband.As she settles into her new life, hosting a baking competition for the village’s summer celebration seems like a great idea... but with Daniel’s mysterious silences leading Flora to believe he’s hiding secrets, she can’t help but wonder if she can really trust him. And when the race to bake the perfect Victoria sponge stirs up old rivalries between locals, Flora starts to feel like she’s bitten off more than she can chew.After her new start, will Flora ever truly belong in Honeyford? And, this summer, can she risk opening up her heart again? Readers are loving A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle:‘Love love love this book so much! It's incredible... anyone who is a fan of a lovely heartwarming book, should definitely read this!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh my heart... a must-read... I am absolutely blown away by how much I loved and enjoyed it.... A well deserved five stars... Highly recommend. I actually devoured most of this book in a day, I couldn’t put it down.’ Between the Pages Book Club, 5 stars‘Funny, heart-warming and totally addictive, I just couldn't put it down... an absolutely smashing book.’ Mrs C’s Honest Book Reviews, 5 stars‘This story was a fabulous feel-good read, with a little bit of mystery, some romance and plenty of laughs to keep you going right from the beginning to the end! I loved it and once started, couldn’t put it down!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars30k copies sold in the Cosy Kettle series.For fans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan.Liz began her writing career as a journalist for newspapers and magazines before moving into the health sector as a communications manager and press officer. The low point of her career was abandoning an interview with Cliff Richard after two questions because she was about to faint – her excuse is that she was newly pregnant at the time. Liz lives by the sea in West Sussex with her husband and grown-up daughter. She spends a lot of time meaning to meditate, avoiding exercise, and missing her son who lives in London.

Fans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with the Cosy Kettle Café, where slices of lemon meringue pie are served in the sun-dappled garden – and where Callie’s new beginning collides with an old flame...After yet another failed romance, twenty-six-year-old Callie Fulbright is giving up on love. She’s determined to throw all her efforts into her very own, brand-new café: the Cosy Kettle. Serving hot tea, cherry tarts and a welcoming smile to the friendly locals proves to be the perfect distraction, and Callie feels a flush of pride at the fledgling business she’s built.But her new-found confidence is soon put to the test when her gorgeous ex reappears in the quaint little village. She’ll never forget the heartache Noah caused her years ago, but when they bump into each other on the cobbled streets of Honeyford she can’t help but feel a flutter in her chest...As Callie and Noah share laughter and memories, she starts to wonder if this could be her second chance at happiness. But when Callie discovers that someone is mysteriously trying to ruin the café’s reputation... she has an awful suspicion that Noah knows who’s involved.Was she wrong to ever trust him again? And can she find out who’s behind the lies and rumours, before it’s too late for the Cosy Kettle?Readers are falling in love with Callie’s story:‘So many funny parts that I found myself laughing all the way through! It is a definite page turner and I literally could not put it down once I started it!... a delight to read... Fabulous!! Highly recommended!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘What an absolutely brilliant book, it has everything you could possibly want... I fell in love with this book from the very beginning. It is the perfect book to brighten your day... heart-warming and totally laugh-out-loud funny... you can’t help smiling when you’re reading it.’ MrsCsHonestBookReviews, 5 stars‘It is such a charming story!! It brings warm fuzzy feelings and tugs at your heart strings with stories of love and family... It also makes you chuckle a lot... hilarious... a fantastic read and I would definitely recommend it!’ Goodreads reviewer.Author's previous series sold over 20,000 copiesFor fans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny ColganLiz began her writing career as a journalist for newspapers and magazines before moving into the health sector as a communications manager and press officer. The low point of her career was abandoning an interview with Cliff Richard after two questions because she was about to faint – her excuse is that she was newly pregnant at the time. Liz lives by the sea in West Sussex with her husband and grown-up daughter. She spends a lot of time meaning to meditate, avoiding exercise, and missing her son who lives in London.

The girl stands on the clifftop, feeling the soft breeze lift her shining red hair and dry her tears. She can almost hear Ireland calling her home across the wild sea. But she can never go back. And in that moment, she swears no-one will ever find out why. Freya is desperate for escape from her messy break-up when she's offered a job caring for elderly Kathleen in the seaside village of Heaven's Cove. Kathleen's once-red hair is now a brilliant white, but there's always laughter in her Irish lilt - until the day Freya finds her weeping, her gaze fixed on Driftwood House, perched on the cliffs above the village. She refuses to say what's wrong... Kathleen's son Ryan, quiet with striking emerald eyes, resents that a stranger is caring for his mother. But as Freya presses him for answers on a long walk across a windswept beach, Ryan finally admits that Kathleen breaks down in the same way, on the exact same day every year - never telling anyone what is causing her pain. Finding a photo of Kathleen as a young girl standing outside Driftwood House years before she says she moved to the village, Freya is determined to find the source of Kathleen's heartache. But as she gets closer to Ryan, and to the sad, forgotten history of the house, Freya is faced with an impossible decision... Should she share this heartbreaking secret with Ryan and risk their chance of happiness together? And will facing the truth bring Kathleen peace in her final years - or will it tear them all apart? An absolutely breath-taking and heartbreaking page-turner about healing old sorrows and finding new joys. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Barbara O'Neal, and anyone longing to escape to the rugged Devon coast.Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

High on the clifftops, Lettie takes a deep breath of salty air and opens the letter. There is no signature, and the old-fashioned handwriting is faint against the yellowed paper. The message, and the tiny gold key inside, will turn her life upside down...Lettie Starcross makes her way along the cobbled streets of Heaven's Cove, clutching a little key and searching for answers about her kind, twinkly-eyed Great Aunt Iris, whom she misses terribly. With no job back home, and no-one in her family understanding how adrift she feels, Lettie wonders if her aunt was lonely just like her - is that why she fled this pretty seaside village years ago and never returned?Staying at Driftwood House where Iris lived, now a cosy B&B, Lettie can almost hear Iris's laughter on the breeze. And when she locks eyes with brooding fisherman Corey as he's singing a haunting sea shanty in the local tavern, the sparks that fly between them are a welcome distraction from her grief.But everything changes when Lettie meets Corey's grandmother. Hearing the name 'Iris Starcross', her wrinkled face turns pale. Then she tells Lettie a devastating secret: seventy years ago, a choice Iris made tore apart this tight-knit community.Heartbroken, Lettie questions if she ever really understood her beloved aunt - and if Corey knew about this shocking rift all along. So when her sister calls begging her to come home, Lettie is torn. If she stays to find what the key unlocks, can she discover the truth about what Iris did - and fight for her own fresh start? Or will she be the next Starcross woman to run from Heaven's Cove forever?An absolutely gorgeous read that will whisk you away to the stunning Devon coast, about family secrets, long-lost love and coming home. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Rosanna Ley and Sheila O'Flanagan.Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles:'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

Fans of Milly Johnson and Phillipa Ashley, the Cosy Kettle cafe is waiting for you to find a comfy spot by the fire and snuggle up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Amidst the twinkling lights and falling snowflakes, Becca has a wish to make this Christmas Running from heartbreak, twenty-five-year-old Becca has moved to the cosy village of Honeyford. Living with her best friend Zac in a little stone cottage, and serving mince pies and steaming gingerbread lattes at the Cosy Kettle, is the perfect escape from her past. But starting over isn't always plain sailing, and Becca's shyness is holding her back from making her mark on the cafe. To make matters worse, her crush on blond-haired, blue-eyed local heartthrob Logan gets stronger by the day but he can barely remember her name. So as the snow starts to fall in Honeyford, Becca has one big Christmas wish: to completely reinvent herself. Becca dreams of bringing the Cosy Kettle success and finding romance with Logan under the mistletoe. As she gets a makeover, cosies up to Logan over mulled wine and plans the most festive celebration the cafe has ever seen, Becca wonders why she waited so long to step out of her comfort zone Zac, on the other hand, thought she was perfect before always caring for others and he misses the quirky girl with the bright blue hair. When Logan turns out to not be all he seems, Becca is left wondering if he's really the one for her. With her party plans also going awry, can Becca save her beloved Cosy Kettle in time for Christmas? And has the key to her happiness been in front of her all along? Readers adore A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle: ';What an absolute treat A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss is!! I fell completely in love within a matter of pages and wound up devouring it in one sitting an enchanting, festive, funny and warm-hearted read had me laughing out loud I've found a new slice of heaven to escape to on a cozy evening by the fire honestly cannot recommend it enough.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';The storyline was very festive and wonderfully written! I was hooked from the very first page and once started I just couldn't put it down!... Full of Christmas cheer, tinsel and mince pies, this book is perfect for reading over Christmas!!..

Magical A gorgeous read, perfect for snuggling up in a blanket with a warm drink. I enjoyed every second of this wonderful story! Simonas Corner of Dreams, 5 starsAnnie Trebarwithis happily settled in Salt Bay with her beloved great-aunt Alice and gorgeous boyfriend Josh Pasco. Snow is in the air, and Christmas is just around the corner.But when the father shes never met, aging rock god Barry, turns up with the half-sister Annie didnt know existed, life suddenly gets complicated. Barry and Storm are soon clashing with the entire village, and their antics are even driving a wedge between Annie and Josh.Can Annie prevent her new family ruining the festivities and repair things with Josh in time for a cosy Christmas? Or will their relationship end up as frosty as the Salt Bay air?Annies Christmas by the Seais a hilarious and heart-warming story about family, friends and the magic of Christmas, perfect for fans of Lily Graham, Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley.Read what everyone is saying about Annies Christmas by the Sea:I absolutely adored this book!! It's just too good!! A very special feel good book, that will have you laughing out loud, shedding a tear, falling in love with Salt Bay, its characters and not wanting to leave I really can't recommend this book enough!!! A perfect read. Dash Fan Book Reviews, 5 starsFantastic Hilarious I am loving Liz Eeles writing style, she has a great way of describing her characters so that they feel so real Really hope that there will be more Salt Bay books in the future. Rachels Random Reads, 5 starsI was hooked from the very first word Seriously addictive I absolutely adored this book and I would definitely recommend it. Ginger Book Geek, 5 starsA super read Beautifully written A super all-round feel-good factor story that made me smile, giggle and think of family. Books From Dusk Til Dawn, 5 starsBrilliant! A touching, laugh-out-loud novel. The Writing Garnet, 4 starsI highly recommend this sweet, adorable series to anyone who needs a pick-me-up! Novel Gossip, 5 starsIt was great to be back in Salt Bay, and at Christmas as well. How pretty must the little Cornish village be with Christmas lights and a sprinkling of snow! This was just as funny a book as what the first one was A fantastic Christmassy story that has you crying with laughter! Well recommended! Five stars! Stardust Book Reviews, 5 starsThis is the kind of book that you need to sit down with a mug of warm hot chocolate and a mince pie delightful! Donnas Book Blog, 4 starsHow I only wish Salt Bay was real. This is a book to sit down with with a pre-Christmas mince pie and a smile on your face There are some very funny shenanigans The story is full of Christmas Cornwall magic A warm and fun novel perfect for Christmas

An idyllic, beautifully written, heart-warming story that made my heart swell with joy Absolutely beautiful; I love everything about this book. The Writing Garnet Blog, 5 starsWhen twenty-nine-year-old Annie Trebarwith receives an unexpected letter from a great-aunt shes never known, she leaves her shoebox-sized flat in London and catches a train to the rugged Cornish coast.Salt Bay is beautiful and Annie begins to kindle a bond with her great-aunt Alice. Even though there is zero phone signal and the locals including the gorgeous but brooding Josh Pasco can be decidedly grumpy at times, Annie starts to feel at home in Salt Bay.Soon Annies love of music leads her to relaunch the Salt Bay Choral Society, and shes surprised to see how just much the choir means to the community and she even starts to break through Joshs surly exteriorBut London is calling Annie back, and she has to make a decision. Give up her old life completely, or leave Salt Bay, her new-found family and the choir behind?Annies Holiday by the Sea is a heart-warming story about family, belonging and the healing power of music, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Holly Martin and Carole Matthews.Read what everyone is saying about Annies Holiday by the Sea:Everything about this book was just perfect I got such a good feeling from this book within the first few chapters and I totally fell in love with Salt Bay and its residents A simply brilliant read that left me wondering why haven't we heard from this author before It was more than worth the wait as I loved, loved this book. Shazs Book BlogA breath of fresh air I knew I was going to love this book and I wasn't wrong. This is without a doubt a fabulous read and one that will no doubt get this author a huge following as I for one can not wait to read more by her. By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 starsI absolutely fell in love A totally outstanding debut that made me giggle and maybe even tear up a few times, I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a super fun, light read. Novel Gossip, 5 starsHilarious A charming, heart-warming and enjoyable read about love, hope, and opening yourself up to happiness. Annie is such a funny and wonderful character I really couldn't get enough of the Salt Bay community Everything you want in a contemporary novel, and its sharp wit and excellent narrative makes it truly shine. I can't wait to return to Salt Bay. Go and buy this book!!!!! Books of All Kinds, 5 starsA wonderful start to a new series Im definitely impressed with Liz Eeles writing and can see she really owns the rom com genre. I have a feeling we shall be hearing a lot about her in the future Gorgeous story with equally gorgeous characters from a fresh, new and powerful voice on the chick lit scene. This Chick Reads, 5 starsOh, whisk me