September 13, 2025 – My Sanctuary

One fate, five clues, and a love story waiting to be told.

With Miranda’s children grown, a perfectly amicable divorce long behind her, and her career in need of a spark, life feels steady — but a little too predictable. She can’t shake the feeling that something has to change.

So, when she’s knocked off her bike and wakes up in hospital bruised but not broken, Miranda wonders if the universe is trying to tell her something. And when she starts to be plagued by recurring dreams featuring the same featureless man, she is convinced it’s a sign.

Her repeating dreams offer five clues to the man’s identity so, with nothing to lose, Miranda sets off on a journey to the future she’s always longed for. Somewhere there’s a life and a love waiting for Miranda, but when destiny finally presents itself, will she take the leap?

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This is a heartfelt, uplifting novel about fresh starts and self-discovery at 49. After a bike accident and a series of mysterious dreams prompt Miranda to track down a recurring figure from her subconscious, she embarks on a journey of reinvention. The first half of the book is vibrant, bolstered by the warmth and humor of her friendships with Sophie and Kirstie, while also exploring the courage it takes to step outside one’s comfort zone. However, the latter half shifts focus to predictable romantic detours—with a relationship with Jay and communication issues with Matt—that leave the reviewer wishing for more emphasis on Miranda’s personal growth beyond simply finding “the one.” Despite this, ’the engaging writing and the book’s themes of love, fate, and second chances make it a warm, enjoyable read, recommended for fans of uplifting, romantic fiction.

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They’ve both been burned by love before, but will they take a second chance?

A year on from the demise of an unhappy marriage, Kate Stretton grabs the opportunity to move to the other end of the country and start afresh in Cornwall with her teenage daughter, Mollie. Unused to the slower pace of life, Kate leaps at the chance to take on Polkerran Point’s ailing annual arts and music festival.

Soon, though, she locks horns with local Rick Devonshire, the main sponsor for the festival. Rick’s marriage has fallen apart in spectacular fashion, and the last thing he needs is Kate pushing to go against the festival’s traditions.

Between unhelpful locals, taunting messages from her ex and trying to be present for her daughter, Kate’s life is rapidly spiralling out of her control. It will take the whole village to make the festival a success, but with her determination and growing friendship with Rick, she might just do it…

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Cass Grafton’s latest visit to Polkerran is a warm, uplifting tale of new beginnings, family, and the power of community.

Kate, reeling from the end of her marriage, takes on an events role at The Point Hotel. Though the job is less demanding than her past career, it offers her a chance to heal, spend time with her old friend Anna, and settle into village life with her teenage daughter, Mollie. When Kate impulsively agrees to organise the village festival, she finds herself at the centre of both chaos and camaraderie.

Her path soon crosses with Rick “Dev” Devonshire, a single father with a troubled young son and his own raw wounds from the past. Their slow-burn romance, filled with obstacles and heartache, is tenderly drawn and deeply engaging. Supporting characters—whether the wise Mollie, vulnerable Theo, or Dev’s memorable grandfather Ryther—add richness and depth.

Brimming with Cornish charm, quirky villagers, and emotional honesty, A Fresh Start at Polkerran Point is a delightful, heartfelt story that celebrates resilience, second chances, and the joy of finding love and belonging.

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