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Review: The Treasure House by Amy Matthews



Blurb from Goodreads:
Zoe Copeland and her daughter Florence need a new start. The only problem is, she can’t really afford one . . .

Opportunity calls in the form of a listing for a charming cottage that may just be in their price range. The catch? It’s a treasure house – filled to the brim with junk. The place is a certified disaster zone in the middle of a tiny seaside town Zoe’s never heard of, but beggars can’t be choosers.

Eleven-year-old Florence loves the old house full of knick-knacks and other people’s memories, but Zoe is daunted. It doesn’t help that her grouchy new neighbour, Jake, thinks she’s crazy for taking this on – though that doesn’t stop him from lending a hand, and it’s not long before Zoe can’t get the handsome man off her mind.

As they clear out the house, Zoe becomes increasingly intrigued by the woman who lived there before them. Who was Marly, and how did her beloved home end up in such disrepair? As she digs for more information, Zoe can’t help but draw parallels between herself and Marly . . . and just as Marly’s secrets are uncovered, Zoe’s past comes calling.

With her heart and her home on the line, can Zoe put all of the broken pieces of her life back together?
My Review:

This was very good.  It starts off slow and then really took off.  The setting and characters were absolutely perfect.  And I was surprised by the ending!  In a good way.  This book will break your heart and soothe it at the same time. Give it a try!!

The Treasure House comes out next week on August 1, 2026, and you can purchase HERE!  
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