“Where the Heart Meets the Sea is a rich, emotional story that sweeps readers to the beauty of Norway, is full of family drama and romance, and has a heroine readers will cheer for.” 

“A richly atmospheric and emotionally layered novel, Where the Heart Meets the Sea sweeps you away to Norway’s wild coast, where love and mystery intertwine. With graceful prose and haunting depth, it’s a story about courage, renewal, and the secrets that can set us free.” 

“Where the Heart Meets the Sea is a beautifully atmospheric story that captures the captivating charm of Norway’s coastal landscapes. The island of Lyngør feels like a living, breathing character, and the author’s ability to transport the reader there is truly immersive. With themes of identity, family, and healing, the novel offers a heartfelt exploration of how the past can shape—and sometimes surprise—our future. A lovely and reflective read set against a stunning and unforgettable backdrop.” —Jennifer Moorman, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds

“Set against the breathtaking backdrop of coastal Norway, Drake brings the setting to life with crisp, atmospheric detail, guiding readers through a story filled with subtle twists, tender surprises, and an undercurrent of mystery. A heartfelt love story about finding belonging, healing old wounds, and opening oneself to the possibility of new love.” —Suzanne Simonetti, USA Today bestselling author of The Sound of Wings

“Flott jobb (‘great job’ in Norwegian)! Ella Nilsen, an American who inherits her grandmother’s cottage on a remote Norwegian island, searches for answers in a page-turning story set in the land of the fjords. Where the Heart Meets the Sea is the memorable journey to Norway I have always wanted to take. —Marilyn Simon Rothstein, author of Who Loves You Best

“An evocative romance novel set on a picturesque island in Norway. . . . Lyngør not only serves as a beautiful setting but frames Ella’s compelling emotional journey. . . . Readers will enjoy the novel’s absorbing setting, authentic characters, and heartfelt scenes.” —BlueInk Review

“Kimbra Drake's deft eye for detail creates a captivating main character of the Norwegian archipelagoes, and the chemistry between and mysteries uncovered by Colorado-born textile artist and designer Ella and stubbornly loyal boat builder Leif linger with the reader long after the final page. Where the Heart Meets the Sea is a love affair of place, a compelling love story, and a love letter to family lost and found.” —Kelly Sokol, author of Breach and The Unprotected

“A little romance, a little mystery, a little island community in Norway—all are enticing elements in Where the Heart Meets the Sea, Kimbra Drake's delightful novel.”—Jane Doucet, author of Lost & Found in Lunenburg

“Kimbra Drake’s dynamic, heartfelt coming-of-age debut mixes family drama with romance in a setting that sparkles with nostalgia. It's the kind of story that gently draws in the reader, each page a soft reminder of a time close enough to remember but distant enough to long for.” —KJ Micciche, author of The Book Proposal

“In the heady romance novel Where the Heart Meets the Sea, an unlikely relationship develops in a moody Norwegian village.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews