Wednesday, September 20, 2023

A Winter by the Sea (On Devonshire Shores #2) by Julie Klassen

When the Duke and Duchess of Kent rent neighboring Woolbrook Cottage for the winter, the Summers sisters are called upon to host three of the royal couple's male staff in their seaside house. But they soon realize they've invited mysterious secrets and the sweet possibility of romance into their home.

Meanwhile, Emily Summers approaches a local publisher in hopes of fulfilling her dream of becoming an author. When he turns her down, his dashing competitor promises to consider her novel if she will first write a new Sidmouth guidebook for him. Emily accepts and begins researching with the help of the Duke of Kent's handsome private secretary. But a surprise visitor from her past shows up at Sea View, leaving Emily torn between the desires she used to hold dear and her budding dreams for the future.

Return to the Devonshire coast with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets come to light, and new love emerges.
 

My thoughts:

I have been eagerly waiting for this novel, I absolutely loved the first book in the series.  I can honestly say, I was not the least bit disappointed to return to Devonshire Shores.  I knew that Ms. Klassen would continue to please her readers as she takes us back to catch up with the Summers family.

There is excitement in the village as the Duke and Duchess of Kent along with their infant daughter arrive to stay in a neighboring cottage. They have a huge entourage as could be expected so, some of their staff stay at the seaside resort.  There are returning characters from book one in addition to the delightful ladies in the Summers family.

The vivid descriptions of Seaview, the meals they served, and the persnickety guest who takes on a role that was unnecessary were just pure perfection.  I loved watching Emily going out of her comfort zone to achieve her dream of becoming an author. There is so much to love about this novel, the family dynamics, the promise of new beginnings, but there is a bit of sadness, and mystery perfectly blended throughout the book.

I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.  Opinions are my own.

 


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