The Lifeboat Sisters

Escape to candy-coloured Seaspray Cottage on the Cornish coast, with its stunning views of honeycomb sand beaches and aquamarine seas, where Ava is about to make a brave new start…

When Ava Morrow’s beloved father Jack is killed on his lifeboat at sea, the Cornish village of Port Promise unites in grief. Jack’s twinkling eyes and warm smile are remembered by the whole village, and Ava is determined that he will never be forgotten.

Inspired to follow in her father’s footsteps, Ava quits her job and begins to train as a lifeboat volunteer, alongside her best friend Harry, who was with Ava’s father the night he died. As they work side by side every day, Ava begins to see Harry, with his sea-green eyes and his sandy blonde hair, in a different light. Ava’s mother and sisters are worried about Ava’s safety and want her to stop, and Harry is the only person who really understands what she needs to do. Still, she pushes her feelings to one side, afraid to risk their friendship.

But when, one summer’s evening, Harry reveals a tragic secret about the night that Jack died, Ava’s world is turned upside down once more. Will his secret drive her away from him and the new life she loves?

If you love golden sands and crystal waters, picture-perfect Cornish villages and books by Jessica Redland, Jo Bartlett and Nicola May, you will fall in love with this romantic, heartbreaking read.

What everyone is saying about The Lifeboat Sister :

‘This book bursts from the first page like a horse at the gate and never stops running. It’s a wild ride. A page-turner from a stunning writer. I adored it beyond words; I adored this beautiful, warm, touching novel … it’s so full of heart you can almost hear it pulsing on every page.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Tilly Tennant at her best… Sad at times. Strong characters and a lovely love element. A great read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What everyone is saying about Tilly Tennant:

‘I loved every minute of it… I was glued to my Kindle for a few days that’s for sure!… A really brilliant read that will leave you hooked even after a few pages.’ The Cosiest Corner, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Literally couldn’t put it down!… makes you laugh and tugs at the heartstrings, all in one go!… absolutely perfect!… breath-taking… made me cry and it made me laugh… filled me with warm feelings… Love love LOVED it!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Aww what a beautiful read this was!!!… fantastic… made me laugh out loud… an absolutely gorgeous read.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolutely wonderful read which will bring you joy, happiness and some heart-wrenching moments… full of laughter, love and cheer – a perfect book to read to make you smile and transport you to all the delights of the seaside!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was hooked! Every chapter left me wanting to carry on reading. My housework and family have pretty much been neglected whilst I have read this!… This is the perfect holiday read, or lazy Sunday afternoon read or that perfect distraction to a dreary weekday commute.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐