cover263942-mediumSynopsis : “A brand new Cornish romance from Kate Ryder, author of Beneath Cornish Skies and Secrets of the Mist. Kat Maddox has had her fair share of terrible relationships. And after discovering that her latest boyfriend has been hiding an entire other life from her, it’s time for a fresh start. Accepting a job on the Cornish coast, Kat begins a new chapter in Fowey. She is immediately drawn to the beautiful Cornish landscapes and swiftly an old feeling begins to emerge. Ever since she was young, Kat’s had a ‘gift’ – when her paintbrush touches canvas, she’s able to see the history of her subject as if by magic. Consumed with trying to discover what this could mean, she crosses paths with local sailor, Mac. Though this isn’t the first, or the last time, they’re destined to meet. As Mac and Kat grow closer, she begins to wonder whether she should open her heart to love one more time…“

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My Review

This was such a gorgeous read, taking me to Cornwall for a few days!

I loved everything about it, the characters, the setting and the story. I’d been to the area it was set in on holiday before the pandemic, so I was able to visualise most of the places mentioned, which really added to my reading experience.

I really liked Kat, but was very wary of Mac! Who was this handsome guy with so many different women at his side? Why did every one love him so much? Kat was intrigued and attracted to him, but so reticent to get close to him, after having her heart broken by her last lying boyfriend!

I loved how her life in Cornwall gave her a new spark, making her more adventurous and enabling her artistic ‘gift’ to flow more freely as she worked. The stories behind the properties she visited for her job made me want to go back to Cornwall again and seek them out for myself.

I don’t normally enjoy slow burn romances, but this worked really well for me as the relationship between Kat and Mac’s deepened. It felt very natural which made it more enjoyable for me. This is the second book I’ve loved by Kate Ryder, and I’ll definitely be reading more.

Highly recommended if you enjoy gentle romances, especially if they’re set in Cornwall.

Thanks to Embala Books and NetGalley for my digital copy.