Everyone around 55-year-old Nell is absolutely infuriating. Her new boss is a sexist pr*ck, her clients can be selfish tw*ts, and the general public? They can p*ss right off!
But when Nell loses it at a children’s party entertainer (who definitely deserved it) her family send her to a rage room. Nell finds herself stood there with a baseball bat, being instructed to break as many things as possible by an annoyingly handsome man called Glen…
Still, as fun as it is to smash stuff, Nell finds it doesn’t quite hit the spot. Inspired, she starts a new space for herself and the women at work: Rent-A-Rant, a place just for them, to speak their minds, no holds-barred, and to finally be heard. Oh, and to eat loads of biscuits.
All these women have a lot to be mad about. But could it be that, instead of getting rid of their fury, they could channel it for good? With Rent-A-Rant’s help, Nell isn’t going to let everything fall apart — she’s going to smash it up.
Welcome to The Coastal Kettle, a sun-drenched seaside tearoom where friendship is brewed strong and secrets run deeper than anyone suspected…
When Belle’s fiancé calls off their wedding just nine days before the ceremony, her carefully planned life crumbles. With nowhere else to turn, she flees to the south coast to stay with her beloved godmother Diana – only to discover that Diana has gifted Belle everything she has: a seaside house and a charming tearoom, The Coastal Kettle.
Starting over in the picturesque village of Spindrift Bay, Belle throws herself into renovating the tearoom and learning to bake. Between rescued kittens, new friendships and the kindness of locals like handsome vet Luke, she begins to heal. But when Belle uncovers a decades-old family secret hidden in the house, she faces an impossible choice: reveal the truth and risk destroying the lives of those she’s grown to love, or keep a secret for the woman who gave her everything…
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My Review
This book is about loss, reinvention, and the quiet courage it takes to start over when life falls apart in unexpected ways. It is a warm, atmospheric coastal romance set in the charming Spindrift Bay, where secrets simmer beneath the surface of a close-knit community and every cup of tea seems to hold a story of its own.
When Belle’s engagement suddenly ends and her home life becomes unbearable, she escapes to her godmother Diana’s seaside tea room, only to arrive after Diana’s sudden death. Left with a cryptic message—“find the box and tell him”—Belle is pulled into a mystery that intertwines grief, family secrets, and unexpected inheritance. As she settles into her new life at The Coastal Kettle, Belle slowly rebuilds herself, discovering a love for baking, a sense of belonging, and a growing connection with local vet Luke.
The story beautifully blends emotional healing with gentle suspense, especially as hidden documents reveal a long-buried family truth involving Diana’s past. With its cosy setting, lovable animals, and heartfelt themes of chosen family and second chances, this novel is both comforting and compelling.
