Take Me Home to Kelsea Sands by Sharon Booth
Having read a couple of Sharon Booth’s Rowan Vale books, I was intrigued to read this one. I loved the sound of the story from the blurb, and I wasn’t disappointed — the promise of a heartfelt, coastal escape drew me in straight away, and Booth delivered exactly the kind of comforting, character‑driven read I was hoping for.
Alison was widowed and barely had time to blink before life closed in around her. Between working, checking in on her elderly parents, and almost constantly babysitting her daughter’s children, she was utterly exhausted. Things finally came to a head when she realised her daughter was taking advantage of her kindness, and she resolved to reclaim some time for herself. At the same moment, Alison discovered she was diabetic and was given three months to reverse it. So began Project Alison: moving in with her cousin Rosie in her static caravan back in their home town, where Rosie could keep an eye on her and she could focus on her health. When Alison bumped into Ian — now known as Mac — an old school friend she barely remembered, she was surprised to find sparks flying. Mac, however, had never forgotten her; she’d been his first schoolboy crush. As the two reconnect, it’s clear there’s chemistry, but both are carrying secrets that could stand between them and the happiness they deserve.
This was such a heartfelt, uplifting read, and I really
enjoyed watching Alison slowly reclaim her life, her confidence, and her sense
of joy. Sharon Booth handles themes of burnout, boundaries, and second chances
with a light but thoughtful touch, and the romance between Alison and Mac feels
all the sweeter for the hurdles they each have to face. By the end, I was
rooting for them both — not just as a couple, but as two people finally
choosing happiness on their own terms.
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