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As the waves crash against the boat, Nicole wonders if the island will be as magical as she remembers... Will it offer her the new beginning she's been searching for? When Nicole finds herself in need of a new start, she instantly thinks of Morwen Island. She remembers the beautiful, remote place from her student days and, as she thinks of its cobbled streets and salty sea air, she wonders if this might be the place where she can begin again... As she settles into island life, Nicole begins to feel like her old self. And when a knock on her cottage door brings handsome local Josh, who she remembers from her time on the island, she is instantly attracted to his charming smile. With their shared passion for the island's wildlife, they spend more time together, and soon Nicole finds it hard to ignore her growing feelings. But is her fragile heart ready to embrace the possibility of love once more? When Josh suggests they investigate the supposedly haunted old house where Nicole lived as a student, she is forced to put her feelings for him to one side. She recalls the past heartache she felt there all too well and, as she looks up at the crumbling old building, she wonders whether the locals are right. Does the house still have secrets to hide? As she explores, Nicole learns about the women who lived there during the Second World War, a long-forgotten family secret, and a loss that will break her heart... As Nicole pieces together what really happened during the war, she feels a stronger pull to the island than ever before. Will she be able to uncover what became of the women who lived in the old house? And, if she does, will she learn from their story, and open her heart to a new life with her one true love on Morwen Island? An absolutely heartbreaking and unputdownable read, perfect for fans of gripping family dramas, and for those who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer. What readers are saying about Rebecca Alexander: 'Oh my goodness... Wish I could give the book more than five stars.' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Outstanding. I'll be sorry to not have it to read tonight, but couldn't put the book down!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely spectacular... best I've read... will pull at your heartstrings.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Beautiful... It really made me smile... took me back to a special place. Wonderful.' @surfchicksarah ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Utterly captivating... Delightful beyond words!' Rain 'N' Books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A feel good book to read on a rainy day (or anytime!). I loved it.' Niki's Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

As Olivia watches the island grow larger on the horizon, she wonders if returning to this place was the right decision... When Olivia Elliott decides to spend the summer on the remote Morwen Island where she grew up, she can't help but wonder if returning home is a good idea. After all, she still remembers the heartbreak she left behind on those shores many years ago. Back on the island, Olivia soon adjusts to life as an islander and rents a cottage for the summer. But, before long, she runs into her first love, Jory Trethewey, a handsome local boatbuilder who never left the remote community. And despite the fact she can still recall their painful breakup, Olivia finds she now can't stop thinking about him... When Jory offers to help Olivia fix up the cottage, the two begin to spend more time together. And as they renovate, they realise the house has its own secrets and they decide to put the past behind them and investigate its history. Soon they uncover a story dating back to the Second World War, of a wounded airman who came to this island to hide from the world, and of the woman who fell in love with him, and risked everything to be with him... As Olivia tries to find out what happened to the young woman and her airman, she finds herself frustrated by the lack of answers. What became of their story? Did risking everything for love work out for them? And, if it did, should she follow in the lovers' footsteps, and finally trust her heart? A totally heartbreaking and unputdownable read, perfect for fans of gripping family dramas, and for those who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer. Praise for Rebecca Alexander's Island Cottage series: 'Oh my goodness... Wish I could give the book more than five stars.' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Outstanding. I'll be sorry to not have it to read tonight, but couldn't put the book down!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely spectacular... best I've read... will pull at your heartstrings.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

As she watches the island come into view, Eleanor wonders if this remote place might hold the answers she's spent her life searching for... When Eleanor Markham is asked to run a festival on St Brannock's Island, she instantly accepts. She needs something new to focus on after the death of her beloved mother, and she knows that her mother was adopted from the island. Is it possible Eleanor will find her lost family in this remote place? When she arrives, Eleanor is welcomed by the islanders. All except rugged farmer Bruno Roskelly, who glares at her with his piercing dark-brown eyes. He doesn't want the festival to take place on his land but, as Eleanor tries to persuade him, she realises his gruff exterior hides a kind heart that was broken many years ago. With Bruno's help, Eleanor discovers that she is staying in the very cottage where her mother was born. And as she gets closer to learning who her grandmother might be, she uncovers the story of a remarkable woman who lived in the cottage too, and who risked everything to protect the islanders during the Second World War, as well as to be with the man she loved... As the fragments of history fall into place, Eleanor feels closer to her family than ever before. But can she take inspiration from her past and be brave once more? And if she does, might she mend Bruno's broken heart, and perhaps even her own? A heartbreaking, stunning and unforgettable read, perfect for fans of compelling family dramas and for readers who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer. Praise for Rebecca Alexander's Island Cottage series: 'WOW!!!! Clear your schedules and grab the tissues as you will need them!!!... Devastatingly heartbreaking and beautiful... I was utterly glued to the pages... I was carrying my phone to read it on kindle every chance that I got... I had tears absolutely streaming down my face... This is one of those books that will stay with me for a long time... Absolutely amazing!!! I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿