'Utterly enchanting! I would wholeheartedly welcome a week or two being looked after by Esme in beautiful Ballycove.'
- Heidi Swain
'A charming tale with a gorgeous setting, this is about women whose pathways intersect at crucial stages in their lives, who learn and gain strength from each other. Moving, gentle and heart-warming.'
- Hazel Prior
'Escape to Ireland with the perfect summer read. A beautiful and intriguing story celebrating self-discovery, friendship and family bonds.'
- Phaedra Patrick, bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found
'A warm, cosy hug of a book with a lovable cast of characters to root for and an Irish seaside setting you'll want to visit, this novel will delight Faith Hogan's legions of fans and win her plenty more. An ideal holiday read, though a trip to The Guest House By The Sea is like a little vacation in itself.'
- Ali Mercer
'This story was charming'
- Jennifer Page, author of The Little Board Game Cafe
'Heartwarming, life-affirming and incredibly moving, the perfect escapist read.'
- Carmel Harrington
'What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan's wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart.'
- Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Impossible to Forget
'Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read.'
- Phillipa Ashley
'This is such a treat. Faith Hogan's Ballycove and Esme's glorious guest house feel so real, you want to call up and book. The different stories of the guests are brilliantly woven together and really pull at your heartstrings. This is a satisfying, emotional, uplifting giant hug of a book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.'
- Victoria Scott, author of The Women Who Wouldn't Leave
'I so wish I could actually visit Faith Hogan's wonderfully warm and welcoming Guest House by the Sea on the spectacular Irish coast. Enjoy this book with a cup of tea and a scone and savor every minute!'
- Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chesapeake Shores and Sweet Magnolias series
'I LOVED it. There is a glow that comes from all of Faith's books that warms every part of me. '
- Cathy Kelly