Title:- Postcards from the Cove
Author:- Jennifer Bardsley
Date published:- February 15th 2024
Publisher:- Bookouture
No. of pages:- 384 pages
Setting:- Pacific–Washington State?
Genre:- Romance/Women’s Fiction
Rating:-
Plot:- 5/5
Writing:- 5/5
Overall rating:- 5/5
The little cottage sits atop the cove’s rugged cliffs, with its whitewashed walls and views of the deep blue sea. When Hannah discovers a jar of timeworn postcards hidden inside, will they lead to the fresh start she’s longing for?
Hannah Turner has always lived in the historic and beautiful seaside resort of Sand Dollar Cove. Now grieving the loss of her father, Hannah finds comfort in the places that remind her of him, including one of the resort’s oldest cottages. Heartbroken that it’s due to be knocked down—taking her memories with it—Hannah’s heart leaps when she finds the old postcards concealed within.
Reading “I still believe in our happily ever after” on one of the cards, Hannah feels a pang for the happy ending her father never had. She can’t bear someone else’s precious memories being destroyed, so she traces the postcards’ owner to New York and sends them off—inspired by her discovery to finally seize the day.
After watching Guy—the resort’s handsome new trainer—charming their older guests, Hannah’s new attitude pushes her to give dating a chance for once. Hannah can’t resist gazing into Guy’s blue eyes as she shows him the delights of the cove. But just as she’s about to let him into her heart, she is stunned to find one of the postcards in Guy’s bag. Is Guy somehow connected to them? Is this why he came to town in the first place?
Hannah is devastated that Guy is hiding something, but can she keep her heart open to love? And when the postcards reveal a surprising link between Hannah and Guy’s pasts, will the truth bind them together or tear them apart for good?
Let yourself be swept away to the beautiful coastal town of Sand Dollar Cove in this uplifting story of long-buried family secrets, the struggle to prove your worth, and learning to be vulnerable in love. Fans of Susanne O’Leary, Mary Alice Monroe and Kristin Harper will fall head over heels for this gripping novel.
This book is the first book of the Sand Dollar Cove series.
The story begins with Hannah Turner who discovers a jar of timeworn postcards. Hannah Turner loves Sand Dollar Cove and while working at the resort, she meets a newcomer from New York named Guy. Hannah is instantly drawn to his good looks and his blue colored eyes. However, Hannah soon finds that Guy has been holding secrets of his own. Meanwhile Hannah, who keeps fond memories of the cottage is sad to have the cottage torn down and she discovers a set of postcards that had memories about the cottage.
To me, this was well written and the author does a good job of making the reader feel like they are connected to the character. You are instantly drawn to the main character, Hannah and as a reader, Hannah is a likable character and not only that, she is also hardworking and loyal as well. I like the whole descriptions of Sand Dollar Cove that actually makes the reader feel like they are at the scene. There were emotional and heartbreaking parts in the book as well. As this is a series and as I enjoyed the first book, I cannot wait to reader the next book of the series. This book worth 4.5 stars.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC and involving me in the part of the blog tour. The review is based on my honest opinion only.
Jennifer Bardsley believes in friendship, true love, and the everlasting power of books. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Edmonds, Washington, with her husband and two children. Jennifer’s column, ‘I Brake for Moms’, has appeared in the Everett Herald every week since 2012. When Jennifer is not writing books or experimenting with her latest kitchen appliance, you can find her walking from her house to the beach every chance she gets.
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