The Story
A warm contemporary romance set on beautiful Hope Island, where spring is arriving and life revolves around family, community and the sea. Bella is trying to get back on her feet when an unexpected new connection enters her life, bringing romance, trust issues and plenty of complications with it.
Tropes
Small Island
Fresh Start
Close-Knit Community
Spring Romance
Family & Community
Ratings
Happy: ☀️☀️☀️☀️
Cosiness: ☕☕☕
Setting: ✨✨✨✨
Magic: None
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐
Emotional weight: Light–medium
Final Thoughts
An easy, feel-good read with a lovely island setting and enough going on to keep the pages turning. The seaside atmosphere, spring details and close-knit community are probably the strongest parts.
The writing can be a little over-explainy at times, though, and some of the romantic dialogue and situations verge on cringy. Certain feelings and relationship issues also get repeated more than they really need to.
It’s still enjoyable enough to want to finish, but not quite one of those books that completely sweeps you away.
Make a Moment of It
PAIR IT WITH
Blueberry muffin + sparkling blueberry lemonade.
READ IT HERE
By the sea, preferably with the windows open and a view of the water.
THE AESTHETIC
Spring flowers, coastal cottages, sparkling sea, island streets and breezy seaside cosiness.