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Escape to the rugged coastline of Cornwall in this emotional, small-town romance filled with second chances, buried secrets, and slow-burn love. When Alice Loveday inherits a crumbling seaside cottage in the charming village of Saffron Bay, she leaves behind city life for a fresh start in the South West of England. But this close-knit coastal community hasn’t forgotten the scandal tied to her family name, and Alice soon finds herself an outsider in a town where everyone knows everyone. Determined to rebuild her life, Alice throws herself into a home renovation / fixer-upper journey, uncovering long-buried truths about her past along the way. But when she meets Luke Richards—a gruff but kind local builder with a heart of gold and wounds of his own—their connection sparks a slow-burn, opposites-attract romance neither of them expected. As secrets surface and tensions rise, Alice must decide whether to protect her heart or embrace the possibility of love, healing, and belonging. Set against a backdrop of windswept beaches, cosy village life, and dramatic coastal storms, this is a story of found family, emotional healing, and new beginnings. Perfect for fans of: • Small-town romance • Enemies-to-lovers / wary strangers-to-lovers vibes • Second chance at love • Grumpy-sunshine dynamic • Hidden past / family secrets • Coastal / seaside setting • Cosy, feel-good romance with emotional depth Secrets and Second Chances in Saffron Bay is an uplifting, escapist read about love, forgiveness, and finding home where you least expect it.