A Fresh Start at Polkerran Point by Cass Grafton (Paperback)

Kate Stretton is ready to rebuild her life. A year after the end of a difficult marriage, she leaves everything familiar behind and moves with her daughter, Mollie, to the Cornish coast. Polkerran Point offers a quieter pace, but Kate soon discovers that starting over comes with its own challenges. When she volunteers to revive the village’s struggling arts and music festival, she hopes the project will help her find her feet.

Instead, she runs straight into conflict with Rick Devonshire, the festival’s main sponsor. Rick is dealing with his own heartbreak, and the last thing he wants is change. Kate’s ideas clash with long-standing traditions, and the tension between them sets the whole village talking. As pressure builds, Kate must juggle the demands of her new role, support her daughter and ignore the unwelcome messages from her ex.

Yet, Polkerran Point has a way of bringing people together. As Kate finds support among the locals, she begins to feel the first signs of belonging. Slowly, her friendship with Rick shifts into something warmer, offering a spark she thought she’d lost.

With the festival approaching and emotions running high, Kate faces a choice: retreat into old habits or trust in a new beginning. Polkerran Point might just be the place where she and her daughter can finally heal and move forward.