Author: Kennedy Kerr
Book: Dreams of Magpie Cove
Publication Day: August 12th 2022
Book Description
The cove itself was small, but beautiful, filled with fine golden sand. Ellie had always heard that Cornwall was romantic, and now she could see why. There was something wild and magical about the turquoise blue sea and the grey-black cliffs that hinted at the shadows of caves under the tide line. Shading her eyes from the sun, Ellie wondered if it would be enough to make her forget what had brought her here…
Ellie McTavish’s world turns upside down when a deadly diagnosis comes out of nowhere. Feeling adrift as she recovers from life-saving surgery at home, she impulsively bids on a vintage caravan, only to discover the next day that she’s won it. So she grabs her friend Fee and takes it on an impromptu road trip… well, that’s the plan, until it breaks down outside the tiny village of Magpie Cove in Cornwall.
Unexpectedly stranded, the two women don’t have much choice but to stay there until it’s fixed. At least the local mechanic, Mark, is distractingly handsome. Not that Ellie would ever act on her feelings – after the surgery she’s not sure she’ll ever feel beautiful again. If only she’d stop running into him everywhere in town…
As Ellie settles into life in Magpie Cove – even daring to swim in the icy sea with a group of local women each morning – she can feel herself slowly healing. But just as she begins to let herself grow closer to Mark, a midnight attack on her rented beach house once more puts Ellie’s fragile courage to the test. Sometimes the deepest scars are on the inside – will Magpie Cove be able to mend Ellie once and for all?
A perfect, feel-good page-turner about friendship, love and the power of starting over, set in gorgeous Cornwall. Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Dreams Of Magpie Cove' by Kennedy Kerr.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Kennedy Kerr, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 12th August 2022.
This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the fourth book in the 'Magpie Cove' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read the first two three in the series 'The House At Magpie Cove', 'Secrets of Magpie Cove' and 'Daughters Of Magpie Cove' which I would also highly recommend reading.
I was originally drawn to this book by its gorgeous eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.' I am a huge fan of Heidi Swain so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Kennedy and if this is half as good as 'The House At Magpie Cove', 'Secrets Of Magpie Cove' and 'Daughters Of Magpie Cove' it is sure to be a gorgeous read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue and 31 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Cornwall, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. I have actually visited and had holidays in Cornwall on several occasions so am looking forward to seeing if I recognise anywhere that Kennedy has based the book on. I will also be going on holiday to Cornwall next year so I may even discover some extra places to visit!
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Ellie McTavish. The benefits of third person perspective with are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
'Dreams Of Magpie Cove' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Kennedy discusses cancer and domestic violence.
Aww yet another stunner from the extremely talented Kennedy!!! Well done Kennedy on yet another absolutely beautiful and perfect read!! This is the ideal beach read where you could sit there and turn around and just imagine Magpie cove.
The book is extremely well written with beautiful descriptions that completely drew me in. I could feel the sun on my skin and the sea on my toes. The synopsis and the cover match the storyline perfectly!!
The storyline itself completely swept me away. It is filled with love, friendship, romance and drama. It kept me turning the pages late at night. I really enjoyed having the insights into Ellie's life and her journey into the stunning Magpie Cove. As previously mentioned the storyline contains the topics of cancer and domestic violence. Although these are hard topics to talk or read about Kennedy has weved them perfectly into this stunning storyline. It was also a beautiful tribute to Kennedy's mum who also had breast cancer. Along with her own personal experience the fact that Kennedy has done her research absolutely shines through. It is one of my pet hates when an author doesn't research the topics of their books and they are then littered with unnecessary mistakes. I am also glad that Kennedy included the topic of domestic violence as it is such an important subject to talk about and so important thay anyone going through it themselves seeks help. I always love venturing into Magpie Cove. In a way I have become so invested in this series that it actually feels like going on a holiday and I absolutely dread coming to the end where I have to unpack my suitcase and get back to reality. I don't want to say much more about the book as I don't want to give it away but I love the fact that Kennedy doesn't just write the one storyline but there are always several going on and just the right amount so you don't get confused. It was an absolutely compelling and addictive heartlifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. The ending was absolutely perfect as always with Kennedy and this stunning series. This book would make a beautiful movie!! I really do love this series and I cannot wait to jump into the next book and visit the beautiful Magpie Cove again.
Do not turn a single page of this book until you have cleared your schedules and when you do get ready to go on a stunning holiday you will not want to leave!!
Although this is the fourth book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I am completely invested in the characters who were all absolutely fantastic with their own individual personalities and quirks. They have all feel like friends now that I have got to know so many of them so well and I love visiting them to see what they have been up to since the last time I met them. Whenever I finish any of Kennedy's books I feel like I am leaving them and always feel a bit sad about it but am happy in the knowledge that Kennedy is hopefully writing her next book and bringing them alive as I write this (hint hint Kennedy 😉). I really enjoyed learning some Cornish slang and loved that Kennedy explained some words. I loved watching how Ellie developed and went from strength to strength. My heart went out to her as it does to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. My partner lost his mum to it Christmas Eve a few years ago and it is absolutely heartbreaking watching anyone going through any stage of it. I will say though that although I loved this book and the storyline I wasn't a huge fan of her. I did feel for her, but she did annoy me on several occasions especially when it came to Mark and things thay she was doing. I loved Mark who I thought was quite sweet, romantic and just a great guy. My heart really went out to him in several occasions. I couldn't stand Rowland and his comment towards the end made me shout and swear!!! What a complete and utter ar$3h0I3!!!! I loved meeting some old faces again and getting to know new ones. This is one of those series which could go on and on and I wouldn't get bored. Here's to meeting them all again along with the next new faces of Magpie Cove!!
Congratulations Kennedy on another gorgeous success!!! Looking forward to my next holiday to Magpie Cove!!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors!! If you have never read any books in this series pick one up today, you won't regret it and you are definitely missing out if you don't!!
Overall this is a perfect, stunning beach read with a great gang of characters and important topics! Pick this up and kept swept away at Magpie Cove.
Genres covered in this novel include Women's Romance Fiction, Women's Contemporary Fiction, Romance Novel, Domestic Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Women's Literary Fiction and Holiday Fiction amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of as well as fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry, Heidi Swain, Nicholas Sparks and any lovers of a book that you can float away with at the beach!!!
237 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle or free on kindle unlimited (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio
Kennedy Kerr is a British fiction author. She adores beaches, lochs and stone circles, and loves writing about small communities, mysteries and family secrets. She has a very cuddly cat called Twinkle who spends her days sleeping: Kennedy aspires to having Twinkle's nap schedule one day.
Kennedy also loves cooking and baking all types of food, which is almost as much fun as eating it. Her favourite foods include (but are not limited to) Indian food, Victoria sponge, breakfast pastries with coffee and sushi. The only thing she's not particularly keen on is artichoke, and she'd eat it, anyway
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