The Secret Seaside Escape: Enjoy the summer holidays with this heart-warming, feel-good romance from the Sunday Times bestseller!
Written by Heidi Swain
Narrated by Karen Cass
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Escape to the seaside this summer with the brand new novel from Heidi Swain, the Sunday Times bestselling author of feel-good women’s fiction. Think idyllic beaches, refreshing rock pools and breathtaking romance. The PERFECT summer read!
Following a shocking revelation within her family, Tess Tyler is looking to escape her hectic city life – and where better to hide than Wynmouth, the seaside town she visited as a child, with its sandy beaches, stunning rock pools and welcoming community. But little does she realise, Wynmouth isn't quite the haven she remembers it to be, and her real life is still threatening to catch up with her . . .
Also returning to Wynmouth is Joe. Having fled over a decade ago after an accident that changed his life forever, he’s back and is determined to face his demons. But, like Tess, Joe realises that the town is nothing like he remembers and quickly his arrival brings old tensions to the surface.
As the pair begin to familiarise themselves with the town they once knew, they each realise that the secrets they carry are becoming harder to conceal – but will revealing them bring the answers they’re looking for? Will Tess and her new friends finally get the second chance they’ve been hoping Wynmouth will give them?
Readers everywhere are falling in love with Heidi Swain’s writing:
‘A lovely, sweet, summery read’ Milly Johnson
‘Wise, warm and wonderful’ heat
'A ray of reading sunshine!’ Laura Kemp, author of A Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness
‘Sparkling and romantic’ My Weekly
Heidi Swain
Heidi Swain is a Sunday Times Top Ten best-selling author who writes feel good fiction for Simon & Schuster. She releases two books a year (early summer and winter) and the stories all have a strong sense of community, family and friendship. She is currently writing books set in three locations - the Fenland town of Wynbridge, Nightingale Square in Norwich and Wynmouth on the Norfolk coast, as well as summer standalone titles. Heidi lives in beautiful west Norfolk. She is passionate about gardening, the countryside, collecting vintage paraphernalia and reading. Her tbr pile is always out of control! Heidi loves to chat with her readers and you can get in touch via her website or on social media.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a refreshing change from cozy mysteries. The storyline has great twists and revelations, and the characters are well-loved. The book touches on important themes like beach clean-ups and mental health while still maintaining a light-hearted feel. Although some readers found the plot formulaic and were disappointed with the lack of details in the romance, overall, readers enjoyed the story and found it intriguing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 21, 2024
Fun as always. Every one of Heidi's stories are interesting and enjoyable to listen to. Karen Cass is the perfect narrator. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Really good twist to story, could never have predicted it. Just a good feel good book - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
You will love Ms. Swain’s characters and hope for the best as the story unfolds. It is a refreshing change from the cozy mysteries. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and the narrator is fabulous. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
Fun and lighthearted, if a bit formulaic. I enjoyed it. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
My favourite Heidi Swain so far! Absolutely loved the setting and the way she managed to weave in themes of beach clean ups, preserving the seaside and mens mental health and yet still manage to make the whole thing feel light hearted. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Heidi & Karen are the make the perfect duo. This is my favorite so far. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
The twists this one makes are well played! Love all of this one. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Best read this summer. Not as predictable as some in this category! Bravo! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
I enjoyed this story and the plot lines kept me intrigued. Got a bit annoyed by some of the main characters assumptions without the facts, and also the build up to the romance was great and lots of chemistry but so little details provided at the end! Always a bit of a let down! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Great storyline that had a few revelations along the way. Love, loss and inspiration made it great to to listen to.
