Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this heartwarming and uplifting new release from Helen J Rolfe. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour, and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Book Description
Welcome to Heritage Cove, the little village by the sea brimming with character, community and friendship, and the perfect place to fall in love this summer…
Melissa rushes back to Heritage Cove when Barney, the man who’s been like a father figure to her since she was a little girl, ends up in hospital. After an absence of five years, her return isn’t going to be easy, especially when she bumps into Harvey, the love of her life and the man she’s never been able to forget.
For reasons he couldn't explain at the time, Harvey changed his mind about going with Melissa to start afresh as they'd planned, and life moved on for the both of them. But with Melissa back in the village and determined to stick around to help Barney, they can't avoid each other forever. Melissa knows she let so many people down by staying away for so long, but she and Harvey blame each other for what happened and neither of them is willing to admit to being in the wrong.
When Barney insists on cancelling the Wedding Dress Ball, the charity fundraiser he holds every year in the stunning barn on his property, Melissa and Harvey realise they’re going to have to pull together. Otherwise the man they once knew might be gone forever. And when they unearth a secret Barney has never shared with anyone, they go in search of answers to not only ensure the ball runs this summer, but to bring back the Barney they know and love.
Back in the cove after all this time, Melissa gets to see the life she left behind and it’s time to deal with what it was that drove her away in the first place.
Beneath the summer sunshine in Heritage Cove, the sea sparkles, the heat rises and new love, reconciliations and the answers to an old love story could bring changes for everyone.
My Review
This is such a heart warming and uplifting read that I could not put down.
After receiving an email with news that Barney, the man who became almost a father to Melissa is in hospital, Melissa finds herself making trip that she hasn't done for over five years to Heritage Cove.
Heritage Cove was her home for many years and going back is going to be hard for Melissa. The Cove holds so many memories for her, mostly linked to the loss of her parents, and she is also unsure of how everyone will react to her return. Especially Harvey as the two of the had a relationship and things did not end the way that either of them wanted.
With Barney needing some support home Melissa decides to stay longer in Heritage Cove to try and help him. This means her spending more time with Harvey too. He is finding it hard that Melissa has returned as it is raking up the past for him and feelings he had tried so hard to bury are returning to the surface.
When Barney decides that the charity fundraiser her runs every year, The wedding dress Ball, will not be happening this year. The residents of the town of the town are shocked and saddened to hear of the news. That is until Melissa comes up with a plan to help bring the ball back, especially as she thinks it will help Barney get back to feeling more himself, But she is going to need help some help. With Harvey on board it looks like they will pull it off.
Will Melissa and Harvey be able to become friends after all that has happened between them both and plan the ball or will the past be too much for them both to deal with.
This is going to a be a challenge for them both.
This is such a wonderful book and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. The writing style flows well and keeps you absorbed fro page to page.
Heritage Cove sounds like a beautiful place to live. I do understand why Mellisa left though as her memories other are full of sadness for the loss of her parents. It is clear however as you read on that you realise how many people in the town did help and support her, especially Barney. This is why Melissa is also unsure of how everyone will treat her.
Harvey was interesting to get to know. He obviously still feels an attraction to Melissa and she is the one girl he never forgot.
The residents of Heritage Cove all have a part to play in this book and they all add something different to the story.
This is a five star read from Helen J Rolfe.
After receiving an email with news that Barney, the man who became almost a father to Melissa is in hospital, Melissa finds herself making trip that she hasn't done for over five years to Heritage Cove.
Heritage Cove was her home for many years and going back is going to be hard for Melissa. The Cove holds so many memories for her, mostly linked to the loss of her parents, and she is also unsure of how everyone will react to her return. Especially Harvey as the two of the had a relationship and things did not end the way that either of them wanted.
With Barney needing some support home Melissa decides to stay longer in Heritage Cove to try and help him. This means her spending more time with Harvey too. He is finding it hard that Melissa has returned as it is raking up the past for him and feelings he had tried so hard to bury are returning to the surface.
When Barney decides that the charity fundraiser her runs every year, The wedding dress Ball, will not be happening this year. The residents of the town of the town are shocked and saddened to hear of the news. That is until Melissa comes up with a plan to help bring the ball back, especially as she thinks it will help Barney get back to feeling more himself, But she is going to need help some help. With Harvey on board it looks like they will pull it off.
Will Melissa and Harvey be able to become friends after all that has happened between them both and plan the ball or will the past be too much for them both to deal with.
This is going to a be a challenge for them both.
This is such a wonderful book and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. The writing style flows well and keeps you absorbed fro page to page.
Heritage Cove sounds like a beautiful place to live. I do understand why Mellisa left though as her memories other are full of sadness for the loss of her parents. It is clear however as you read on that you realise how many people in the town did help and support her, especially Barney. This is why Melissa is also unsure of how everyone will treat her.
Harvey was interesting to get to know. He obviously still feels an attraction to Melissa and she is the one girl he never forgot.
The residents of Heritage Cove all have a part to play in this book and they all add something different to the story.
This is a five star read from Helen J Rolfe.
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About the Author
Helen J Rolfe writes romantic fiction and contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and community.
Location is a big part of the adventure in Helen's books and she enjoys setting stories in different cities and countries where she thinks her readers might like to escape to.
Helen J Rolfe also writes for Orion Books under the name Helen Rolfe.
Born and raised in the UK, Helen graduated from University with a business degree and began working in I.T. This job took her over to Australia and it was there that she finally turned to what she loved and studied writing and journalism. She spent a while freelancing for women's health and fitness magazines, volunteered with the PR department of a children's hospital where she wrote articles and media releases, and eventually began writing fiction in 2011. And now, she thinks she may just have found her dream job.
Helen currently lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with her husband and their children.
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