Kennedy Kerr Knihy

When Mara Hughes inherits her late mother's tumbledown beach house overlooking the bright, sandy sweep of Magpie Cove, it couldn't have come at a worse time. With her marriage on the rocks and her husband threatening to take the family home, the beach house - with all the bittersweet memories it holds - might be the thing that finally sends Mara's world crashing down around her. She tells herself she'll only spend a few days there: sell it and move on to rebuilding her life. When Mara arrives, the house is in a worse state than she feared - but she loves it anyway. With all its history it feels like the last link to her late mother and, determined to do whatever it takes to keep it in the family, Mara strikes a deal with local handyman - and town heartthrob - Brian Oakley to save the crumbling cottage from ruin. But when a box of unopened old letters arrives on her new doorstep - a bequest from her mother's will - Mara's resolve to save the beach house will be tested to the limit. Because Mara's mother's perfect childhood in Magpie Cove was forever spoiled by one haunting day in July, and the letters contain a secret about her family that Mara can scarcely believe to be true

Lila often sat on her favorite rock in the cove, wishing the waves could wash away her old life. After a heartbreaking tragedy, she flees the city and finds solace working at Serafina's Cafe in Magpie Cove, where the aroma of freshly baked croissants and the cheerful banter of regulars begin to mend her broken heart. For the first time, she starts to laugh again. However, the cafe's future darkens when Serafina unexpectedly passes away, leaving her estranged son, Nathan Da Costa, to inherit the establishment. Nathan's big-city ambitions clash with the cafe's charm, and Lila struggles to reconcile the cold, money-driven man with the warmth of his mother. Desperate to keep her job and the peace she’s found, Lila resolves to work with Nathan despite her reservations. Yet, as she grapples with her own buried secrets, she discovers an unexpected, sweeter side to him. Will sharing her long-held secret with Nathan lead to a new beginning for Lila in Magpie Cove, or will it unravel her newfound sense of peace?

Set against the serene backdrop of the Cornish sea, the story follows Connie as she grapples with emotions stirred by a poignant handwritten note. The early morning light symbolizes hope and reflection, while the salty ocean air serves as a reminder of cleansing and renewal. As she confronts her feelings, the narrative explores themes of grief, healing, and the connection between nature and personal transformation.