Daughters of Magpie Cove: An emotional and gripping novel full of secrets and family drama

· Bookouture
4.2
4 reviews
Ebook
350
Pages

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Connie stared out at the quiet Cornish sea as the hazy early morning light bathed the horizon in a beautiful golden glow. She inhaled the salty, cleansing ocean air, looked down at the handwritten note and wiped away the lone tear that had started to fall…

 

Connie hasn’t been back to Magpie Cove – a seaside fishing village nestled between the cliffs – for years. When she thinks of the cove’s cobbled streets and cheerful cottages, she has to fight to push down memories she’d rather keep buried in the past.


When her mother unexpectedly calls with news that makes her heart sink, Connie is torn. The tiny museum that’s been in her family for generations will have to close if they can’t find a way to save it. The sepia photographs and smuggling memorabilia are precious to the village, and determined to preserve their shared history, she knows it is finally time to go home.


The dusty old museum, tucked away down a narrow, twisting lane, needs more than a coat of paint to bring the tourists back in. Soon Connie is in her element, creating charming new exhibits on local legends. She’s even thinking of offering boat tours around the beautiful caves along the shore.

 

A chance encounter with handsome entrepreneur Alex Gordon leaves Connie breathless. With his dark eyes and broad chest, he is not at all who she expected to meet. And Alex’s offer to help Connie with the museum only brings them closer. Perhaps embracing a new start in her old home isn’t the worst idea she’s ever had…

 

But just as Connie starts to feel like she could have a future in Magpie Cove, the one person she has tried to forget resurfaces, putting the museum’s safety and her happiness at risk. What happened all those years ago has always stopped her from opening her heart. Can Connie finally find the strength to move on with Alex, or will she be forced to run again, this time for good?

 

From USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr comes a heartfelt, emotional read, set on the beautiful coast of Cornwall. Fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Mary Alice Monroe and Pamela Kelley will adore it.


Readers love the Magpie Cove series:

 

‘Absolutely beautiful and perfect read!!... Completely swept me away… Compelling and addictive, heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night… Absolutely fantastic!’ Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

‘I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant… A must-read. You’ll want to live in the beach house.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

‘Delightful… Lots of lovely characters, gorgeous setting… There are plenty of laugh-out-loud scenarios, a few heartbreaking revelations and lots of love, too, making this a marvellous read to escape into… Highly recommend!’ Splashes into Books

 

‘All the feels, this was a wonderful escape and a charming read… I absolutely loved this… The characters felt like old friends, while the plot twists and turns kept me completely engrossed.’ Page Turners Blog, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

‘What a delight. I was totally transported to the wind-swept shores of Cornwall… Full of fabulous surprises, I cannot praise it enough.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ratings and reviews

4.2
4 reviews
Samantha Markham
December 11, 2021
Another great read from Kennedy Kerr with further adventures in Magpie Cove. Daughters of Magpie Cove primarily focuses on the age-old feud between two families, the Christies and the Connors. We see how it affected each family through the generations, right up until the present day when Connie Christie returns home to Magpie Cove and continues to receive threatening notes and the feeling that she is being watched, just as she did all that time ago when she was at school. With talk of smugglers and disused tunnels, gossipy village life, and the wildness of the sea, we can't be anywhere else but Cornwall. Who else reads books like these and wants to go and explore those tunnels for themselves?! Kennedy Kerr drew me into the story from the beginning, from wanting to grab a pint at the new pub, to relishing those cakes at Maude's Bakery. For those of you who have read either of the other two books in the Magpie Cove series, you'll be reacquainted with some familiar faces, even if only fleetingly. There is Lila, Mara, and Maude, each getting on with their own lives but still very much a part of Magpie Cove life. This can easily be read as a stand-alone novel, but why not read all three and immerse yourself in life around Magpie Cove. If you love contemporary romance with a hint of mystery thrown in, then check this one out. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to listen to and review an ARC of Daughters of Magpie Cove, by Kennedy Kerr.
Elaine Brent
December 9, 2021
Wow - what a great read this proved to be I hope you'll try it and then agree! Ideal for anyone wanting small community and romance Along with mystery, suspense and giving others a chance! Connie Christie returns to Magpie Cove once more To this Cornish seaside community she used to adore But weird messages, stalking and being watched, too Took away her joy and made escaping what she'd do. Now she's back to stay, at least for a while, Taking charge of the family museum and upping its style. But when the frightening messages start coming again Is she brave enough to remain? Who could the perpetrator be? Is it a he or is it a she? As her childhood peers she meets once more Could it be one of them continuing what happened before? New friendships are possible, but who can she trust? Being wary and careful is really a must. There's even the possible chance Of her being part of a new romance! What a fantastic read it proved to be, Complete with romance and mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope you will too, A heartwarming story where dreams come true. For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you, I throughly enjoyed reading it and this is my honest review.
Kirsty Whitlock
December 15, 2021
BLOG TOUR REVIEW Review for 'Daughters Of Magpie Cove' by Kennedy Kerr. Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Kennedy Kerr, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous Publication date 9th December 2021. This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in the 'Magpie Cove' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read the first two books in the series 'The House At Magpie Cove' and 'Secrets of Magpie Cove' which I would also 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 'Fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Mary Alice Monroe and Pamela Kelley will adore it. .' I am a huge fan of Pamela Kelley 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' and 'Secrets Of Magpie Cove' it is sure to be a gorgeous read. I must admit I was also bi

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