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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