Seven Sunny Days

Bright Beginnings by the Seaside

On the first of seven sunny days, Emma Reeves arrives in the picturesque Devon village of Sunnymoor, clutching a weathered postcard that promises a fresh start. Drawn by the lighthouse’s steadfast beam and the promise of salt-tinged breezes, she takes up residence in a charming pastel cottage overlooking the bay. As Emma settles into her new routine—morning walks along golden sands, afternoons sketching the cliffside gardens—she begins to forge unexpected friendships: with Margot, the sharp-tongued café owner whose secret generosity warms Emma’s heart; and Noah, the local boatman whose shy smile belies a lifetime of sorrow. Amid sunlit laughter and the hum of summer festivals, Emma tastes a long-denied hope that perhaps this season will heal old wounds.

Shadows in the Sunlit Garden

On the third and fourth days, golden afternoons give way to whispered confidences beneath blossoming apple trees. Emma uncovers a series of cryptic notes hidden in the cottage’s attic—a correspondence between the previous tenant and an anonymous admirer—that hints at a love lost to time. Determined to unravel the mystery, she enlists Noah’s help, and together they comb through faded photographs and seaside journals. Their joint investigation brings them closer, each discovery weaving threads of companionship into the tapestry of Emma’s heart. Yet as the sun’s warmth intensifies, flickers of doubt and long-buried fears surface, challenging Emma to decide if she can risk her heart on a promise whispered on the ocean breeze.

Revelations at Summer’s End

By the seventh day, a village fête beneath bunting and fairy lights sets the stage for Emma’s reckoning. In a luminous finale beside the lapping waves—where the sea mirrors the sky’s endless blue—Emma unearths the truth behind the attic letters and confronts the choice between holding onto the past or embracing new beginnings. Under the glow of lanterns and the hush of twilight, she discovers that sometimes the most profound transformations occur in the space of just seven sunny days.

. Chrissie Manby is a bestselling British author celebrated for her evocely atmospheric settings, richly drawn characters, and heartfelt tales of renewal, friendship, and the enduring magic of summer.