Letting Go of Yesterday: A BRAND NEW heartwarming and life-affirming story of love, hope, and second chances from Jo Bartlett for 2026 (The Cornish Bay Collection)

This is the first book in Jo Bartlett's new series set in Cornwall. When Rowan Bellamy's marriage ends, she returns to her hometown of Port Agnes with her two children, Bella and Theo, to take a headteacher position at the local primary school. She must navigate village gossip, curious neighbours, and encounters with people from her past. Among those from her past is Nathan Lark, a boy who once broke her heart. He now has a troubled reputation of his own, and his young nephew Leo attends Rowan's school, forcing them into frequent contact. Despite her reservations, Rowan finds the chemistry between them undeniable. As time passes in Port Agnes, old wounds begin to heal, and Rowan must decide whether she can move past her history and open her heart again. The story explores themes of second chances, seaside life, and the comfort of returning home.