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mushmysteriesandmore's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
craftyemma's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Alison Campbell, who has a wonderful voice to listen to, soft and soothing. The story itself, about Kerra going back home to Cornwall to renovate her family home and meeting up with her first kiss, Ross for the first time in many years is a bit "middle of the road," but this is an easy comfort read which kept me entertained for a couple of days.
kazza27's review
4.0
Kerra has decided that after living in London and having a successful business she needs to go home. Home is her Grandmothers tiny cottage in the village of Penvennan Cove, she is mourning her mum and her dad is struggling with their business although he will not admit it.
Her best friend Tegan is pleased that she is back as she is bringing up her small children after the loss of her husband Pete and running her own business and it’s difficult for her.
Moving back to the village she grew up in gives her many reminders of her childhood, some good, some not so.
She feels claustrophobic in the cottage and wants more but can she persuade her neighbour Drew to sell his cottage or is there another way. Drew has a plan that will be beneficial for them both but will Kerra be able to settle in her Cornish home?
On the day the renovations are to begin Drew has to leave suddenly and leaves Kerra in charge of the builders and she is nervous about meeting up with someone from her past.
I enjoyed this read, I love a book set in Cornwall and Penvennan Cove felt cosy. Kerra is a successful business woman and know her own mind, she finds living back in a small village a challenge to begin with after living in London. The characters were warm and friendly and I loved the addition of Ripley the cat !
A great read to be enjoyed on a wet afternoon to remind us of warmer day to come.
Her best friend Tegan is pleased that she is back as she is bringing up her small children after the loss of her husband Pete and running her own business and it’s difficult for her.
Moving back to the village she grew up in gives her many reminders of her childhood, some good, some not so.
She feels claustrophobic in the cottage and wants more but can she persuade her neighbour Drew to sell his cottage or is there another way. Drew has a plan that will be beneficial for them both but will Kerra be able to settle in her Cornish home?
On the day the renovations are to begin Drew has to leave suddenly and leaves Kerra in charge of the builders and she is nervous about meeting up with someone from her past.
I enjoyed this read, I love a book set in Cornwall and Penvennan Cove felt cosy. Kerra is a successful business woman and know her own mind, she finds living back in a small village a challenge to begin with after living in London. The characters were warm and friendly and I loved the addition of Ripley the cat !
A great read to be enjoyed on a wet afternoon to remind us of warmer day to come.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Coming Home to Penvennan Cove - Linn B. Halton
Can Kerra's Cornish hometown offer the fresh start she needs? When Kerra left the quiet Cornish town of Penvennan Cove for the bright lights of London she didn't look back. But after the death of her mother, she's decided it's time to face her past and return to the place she called home. Her father needs her, and perhaps she needs him more than she's willing to admit?
This is a delightful read about returning home to a small town and recognising the value of friends and family. Whilst there is a romance thread running through the book, this is not the main focus - which is Kerra starting over.
I flew through this book, catching every possible moment to read this book as it was a lovely escape. Knowing that this is the first book in the series, I am very much looking forward to returning to Penvennan Cove.
Rating 4/5
Can Kerra's Cornish hometown offer the fresh start she needs? When Kerra left the quiet Cornish town of Penvennan Cove for the bright lights of London she didn't look back. But after the death of her mother, she's decided it's time to face her past and return to the place she called home. Her father needs her, and perhaps she needs him more than she's willing to admit?
This is a delightful read about returning home to a small town and recognising the value of friends and family. Whilst there is a romance thread running through the book, this is not the main focus - which is Kerra starting over.
I flew through this book, catching every possible moment to read this book as it was a lovely escape. Knowing that this is the first book in the series, I am very much looking forward to returning to Penvennan Cove.
Rating 4/5
portybelle's review
4.0
Kerra has had a successful career in London but after her mother's death, she has made the decision to see her business and return home to Penvennan Cove. She expects to take this time to re-evaluate what she wants from life and primarily to support her dad who is struggling a bit after losing his wife. Kerra has a cottage in Penvennan Cove which had belonged to her grandmother and so after serving due notice on the tenant, she moves in there.
There is quite a gentle start to the book as the author sets the scene and introduces us to her characters, giving us time to get to know them. Kerra is immediately shown to be a hard worker but also someone who values her family and friends. Despite having made a huge amount of money on the sale of her business, it's not beneath her to get stuck in and help her friend Tegan with her business, cleaning holiday cottages when she's short staffed. I did wonder whether Kerra, being used to a busy lifestyle in London, a modern spacious apartment and the finer things in life would settle into the quieter life in Cornwall and in particular to the small cottage she had moved to. This was one of the main themes of the book.
There is a strong focus on Kerra's family and friends running throughout the book and how Kerra fits back into the community. Not everyone is welcoming and of course being a small community there's a fair bit curtain twitching and gossip. There's a hint of danger and mystery surrounding Kerra's former tenant too. Then there's the love interest with Ross, the man who made her knees go weak when she was a teenager and seems to have the same effect now! I would say that there isn't a huge emphasis on the romance aspect in the book, but rather it brings a pleasing additional element to the story. Kerra's romance isn't, in fact, the only love story nor perhaps the most touching from my point of view.
Coming Home to Penvennan Cove is a book about going back, second chances and moving on, and not just for Kerra. Having got to know many of the residents of Penvennan Cove quite well in this book, I look forward to seeing what happens next for them in what is to be a trilogy of books.
There is quite a gentle start to the book as the author sets the scene and introduces us to her characters, giving us time to get to know them. Kerra is immediately shown to be a hard worker but also someone who values her family and friends. Despite having made a huge amount of money on the sale of her business, it's not beneath her to get stuck in and help her friend Tegan with her business, cleaning holiday cottages when she's short staffed. I did wonder whether Kerra, being used to a busy lifestyle in London, a modern spacious apartment and the finer things in life would settle into the quieter life in Cornwall and in particular to the small cottage she had moved to. This was one of the main themes of the book.
There is a strong focus on Kerra's family and friends running throughout the book and how Kerra fits back into the community. Not everyone is welcoming and of course being a small community there's a fair bit curtain twitching and gossip. There's a hint of danger and mystery surrounding Kerra's former tenant too. Then there's the love interest with Ross, the man who made her knees go weak when she was a teenager and seems to have the same effect now! I would say that there isn't a huge emphasis on the romance aspect in the book, but rather it brings a pleasing additional element to the story. Kerra's romance isn't, in fact, the only love story nor perhaps the most touching from my point of view.
Coming Home to Penvennan Cove is a book about going back, second chances and moving on, and not just for Kerra. Having got to know many of the residents of Penvennan Cove quite well in this book, I look forward to seeing what happens next for them in what is to be a trilogy of books.
melanie_alice's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
obsessedxo's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tamsterdam_reads's review
4.0
This novel had charm but needed a bit more of character development with the secondary characters. I felt interactions were a bit forced and a few ends were not tied about the way a character reacted to the Kerra. However, if you love watching HGTV, (which I do), you’ll really like reading about all the home renovations that Kerra undergoes with her home and her next door neighbour, Drew’s home. The home renovation work was written into detail and it connected the various happenings of the story.
The developing relationship between Kerra and her highschool crush, Ross was sweet and I really liked how realistic it was. They both came into the relationship with baggage and knew what that baggage was and that there was not cookie cutter, cherry on top result with them getting together. They had to work through their struggles and in the end, came to a compromise that left both of them happy.
Overall, this is a story for those who enjoy detailed ins and outs of everyday comings and goings. Normally, I’m not one for that but this book achieved it making it appealing to keep reading.
The developing relationship between Kerra and her highschool crush, Ross was sweet and I really liked how realistic it was. They both came into the relationship with baggage and knew what that baggage was and that there was not cookie cutter, cherry on top result with them getting together. They had to work through their struggles and in the end, came to a compromise that left both of them happy.
Overall, this is a story for those who enjoy detailed ins and outs of everyday comings and goings. Normally, I’m not one for that but this book achieved it making it appealing to keep reading.