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Rebecca Alexander

When Ellie Roberts inherits a cottage on a remote Scilly Isle, she's shocked. She's never heard of the previous owner, Patience Ellis, so why did she leave Ellie her legacy? Overwhelmed with unanswered questions, Ellie travels to the isolated island. The house feels strangely familiar, and she has a memory of her beloved mother in the window seat overlooking the sea . . . The mother she lost when she was only a child. Determined to find out more, Ellie meets enigmatic local Branok Shore. When Branok prises open Patience's dresser, filled with letters from the Second World War, Ellie discovers something that will change her own life forever. The letters tell the story of a brutal storm in the depths of war, and of an injured soldier who begged Patience for help, and asked her to make an impossible choice . . .

Penelope Freeman & Laura Kirman

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The Island Cottage

Secrets of the Cottage by the Sea

Teacher Charlotte Kingston is sent to close a school on an isolated Scilly Isle where she used to spend holidays with her grandparents. But when two visiting children find themselves in need of a place to stay, Charlotte agrees to care for the boys, and decides to keep the school open a little longer. Hearing about her family from the islanders, Charlotte starts decoding her grandmother's old letters from WWII, and a story emerges of forbidden love and a brave man who would risk everything for his country, even giving up the woman he loved. . . When the children's handsome stepfather, Ash, arrives to take care of them, Charlotte doesn't trust him - he's already left them once. But as attraction grows between them, Charlotte revisits her grandmother's story and the redemption in its pages. Is it a sign that everyone deserves a second chance?

Memories of the Cottage by the Sea

When Nicole finds herself in need of a new start, she instantly thinks of Morwen Island, the beautiful, remote place she lived in as a student. As she settles into island life, Nicole soon begins to feel like her old self. And when a knock on her door brings handsome local Josh, she is instantly attracted to his charming smile. But is she 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 to one side - she recalls the past heartache she felt there all too well. 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 . . .

Dreams of the Cottage by the Sea

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. Before long, she runs into her first love, Jory Trethewey, who offers to help Olivia fix up her new cottage. And as they renovate, they realise the house has its own secrets. . . 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 wonders if she too should risk everything for love. . .

Penelope Freeman & Emma Powell

Coming Home to the Cottage by the Sea

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. When she arrives, Eleanor is welcomed by the islanders. All except rugged farmer Bruno Roskelly. He doesn't want the festival to take place on his land but Eleanor soon realises his gruff exterior hides a kind heart that was broken many years ago. As Eleanor gets closer to learning who her grandmother might be, she uncovers the story of a remarkable woman who risked everything 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?

Naomi Cooper & Julia Pagett

Second Chances at the Cottage by the Sea

Devastated when her wedding is called off and an injury ruins her career as a violinist, Amber escapes to her parents' holiday home on a beautiful windswept island. The charming cottage is falling apart, and Amber loses herself in the renovations. But then she meets Kai, a seriously ill young boy who loves music. Amber is determined to help him, and as she teaches him to play, she can feel herself coming back to life. Inspired, Amber's passion for music re-ignites. And she can't help but feel sparks fly between her and builder Ben, too. But will their budding romance be crushed under the judgment of the islanders, who are protective of Ben and wary of newcomer Amber? Or will the discovery of a wartime romance that blossomed in the cottage despite all the odds inspire Amber to fight for her own love story?

The Island Cottage - The book series

The Island Cottage - The book series

The Island Cottage books in order

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