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fictional_escapades's review against another edition
4.0
My first foray into the world of Heidi Swain and I thoroughly enjoyed my "secret seaside escape" with her.
beccas_books24's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
A pleasantly predictable read. Would have been 3 stars if not for the cringe writing.
helen000's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
becross96's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jamiereybooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
readinginlipstick's review against another edition
5.0
Book review for The Secret Seaside Escape
I was very lucky to be given this ARC of one of my favourite authors.
This book was exactly what I needed after being taken down with a cold. I was captivated from the first page and read this being house bound over the weekend. It was the perfect medicine that I needed. Full of warmth, romance, drama and wonderful characters. I absolutely loved everything about this charming beautiful story.
The plot was brilliantly thought out and I loved the little secrets that kept popping up.
The story was set in the wonderful seaside resort of Wynmouth and you really feel like you were there with the characters. I love where Heidi has got her inspiration from and I really need a trip to the Norfolk coast now to see this wonderfulness for myself.
I loved the characters just to touch on a few; Tess the over worked career women needing a break who runs away from her dad and work for her own well being. Sam the dishy pub landlord who Tess grows close to. Joe the intriguing bad boy farmer back in town after so long away who also grows close to Tess. Sophie the café owner and mother figure who takes good care of Tess. PS how delicious were her food and drinks. I was even sitting at work on Monday thinking of what the characters were up to as if I knew them!
I love Heidi’s work and always will buy any new book of hers out. Think back to Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Wish List and The Cherry Tree Café to name a few of my favourites. If you haven’t read these then you need to
I was very lucky to be given this ARC of one of my favourite authors.
This book was exactly what I needed after being taken down with a cold. I was captivated from the first page and read this being house bound over the weekend. It was the perfect medicine that I needed. Full of warmth, romance, drama and wonderful characters. I absolutely loved everything about this charming beautiful story.
The plot was brilliantly thought out and I loved the little secrets that kept popping up.
The story was set in the wonderful seaside resort of Wynmouth and you really feel like you were there with the characters. I love where Heidi has got her inspiration from and I really need a trip to the Norfolk coast now to see this wonderfulness for myself.
I loved the characters just to touch on a few; Tess the over worked career women needing a break who runs away from her dad and work for her own well being. Sam the dishy pub landlord who Tess grows close to. Joe the intriguing bad boy farmer back in town after so long away who also grows close to Tess. Sophie the café owner and mother figure who takes good care of Tess. PS how delicious were her food and drinks. I was even sitting at work on Monday thinking of what the characters were up to as if I knew them!
I love Heidi’s work and always will buy any new book of hers out. Think back to Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Wish List and The Cherry Tree Café to name a few of my favourites. If you haven’t read these then you need to
ondbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gemtrants's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
omcbookclub's review against another edition
5.0
I must sound like a broken record with every review of Heidi's books but I loved it and i can't wait for the next visit to this place! Wynmouth is a beautiful little place that she's created and yet again she's made me want to visit a fiction place! I was drawn in and could barely manage to put the book down. 5* as always