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It’s my stop on the *Secrets of Magpie Cove book tour today by the wonderful author Kennedy Kerr. Set in my beautiful home of Cornwall, which always makes it a special read for me. If a book has a Cornish setting it has to be good to live up to the stunning scenery in an exceptional place. Read on for my review!
Book Description
Lila had a favourite rock to sit on towards the back of the cove, where she often ate her breakfast, gazing out at the tumbling Cornish sea. As the sun rose that morning, Lila wished with all her heart that the grey-green waves could wash away her old life. That Magpie Cove would help her move on, and to forget…
When aspiring pastry chef Lila Bridges flees her life in the city after a heartbreaking tragedy, she finds herself working behind the counter at Magpie Cove’s most beloved local establishment – Serafina’s Café. The sweet, buttery aroma of freshly baked chocolate croissants, the cheerful gossip of the regulars and the elderly owner Serafina’s feisty humour are a much-needed balm to Lila’s broken heart. For the first time since it happened, Lila is beginning to laugh again…
But when Serafina unexpectedly passes away, the future of the café looks bleak. Nathan Da Costa, Serafina’s estranged son, inherits, and returns to Magpie Cove determined to inject some big-city glamour into the place. To Lila, it seems impossible that dour, money-obsessed Nathan could be related to dear Serafina. He may have his mother’s mop of curly dark hair and deep brown eyes, but he has none of her warmth or heart.
Lila needs this job and the sense of peace the town has brought her, so she’s determined to make it work with Nathan as her new boss. But her resolution is tested when the secret Lila has been keeping about what brought her to the cove begins to unravel, just as she discovers an unexpected, sweeter side to Nathan. Will trusting Nathan Da Costa with her long-held secret be Lila’s new beginning in Magpie Cove, or her emotional undoing?
Be totally transported to the windswept beaches of Cornwall with this heart-warming and unputdownable story that will leave a huge smile on your face. Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.
What I Thought
Cornwall is an escape from it all, and this is exactly what Lila does. She flees London, her failing relationship, dull job and is recovering from a miscarriage to start a new life in Magpie Cove. Magpie Cove is a quaint village where everyone knows each other and looks out for one another. They all take Lila under their wing and she returns the favour by helping the elderly residents and working in Serafina’s Cafe. Lila dreams of becoming a Patissier and with her college friend Oliver they work hard to achieve this.
When Serafina passes away, Lila’s safe and secure job at the cafe and her home comes under threat. Serafina’s son Nathan has differing ideas to what the normal has been for everyone. Lila needs this job to stay in Magpie Cove and will do anything to keep on the right side of Nathan.
A fantastic read that really touched me. As someone who has suffered many miscarriages, it’s really great to see this topic approached and spoken about. It’s not done enough in modern-day reads. How the author wrote about Lila’s feelings how she manages this is spot on.
It’s the perfect summer book to take you away to blissful Cornwall, you get lots of fun friendships, hidden secrets, romance and cake!
Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy.
Author Bio
Kennedy Kerr is a British fiction author. She adores beaches, lochs and stone circles, and loves writing about small communities, mysteries and family secrets. She has a very cuddly cat called Twinkle who spends her days sleeping: Kennedy aspires to having Twinkle’s nap schedule one day.
Kennedy also loves cooking and baking all types of food, which is almost as much fun as eating it. Her favourite foods include (but are not limited to) Indian food, Victoria sponge, breakfast pastries with coffee, and sushi. The only thing she’s not particularly keen on is artichoke, and she’d eat it, anyway
Author Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedykerrauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennedyKerr5
Where Can I Buy?
*Amazon: https://amzn.to/35MzbrD
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Books On Tour
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Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you’ve enjoyed this review. You can check out my bookcase of past reviews here.
New author to explore – sounds a delight
Sounds lovely. Always grateful to read good reviews as there are so many new books published each year it is difficult to choose.