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The Cottage at Plum Tree Bay: Cornish Hearts Book 2 Audiobook

The Cottage at Plum Tree Bay is book two in Darcie Boleyn’s Cornish Hearts series, presented here as an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Deirdra Whelan. The romance follows Catherine, who has put family responsibilities ahead of relationships, and novelist Mark, whose arrival challenges her expectations.

At a glance

Second book in the Cornish Hearts series, set in Cornwall.
A romance centred on Catherine and novelist Mark, with family responsibilities and a painful past shaping their relationship.
The unabridged audiobook runs for 7 hours and 27 minutes, narrated by Deirdra Whelan.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Unabridged audio provides the complete story in a single 7-hour-and-27-minute listening edition.
The listing identifies both the narrator and the book’s place in the Cornish Hearts series.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	7 hours and 27 minutes
Language	English
Narrator	Deirdra Whelan

Publication
Author	Darcie Boleyn
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	4 Jun. 2020

What to know before buying

The listing describes this as Cornish Hearts Book 2. Buyers seeking the series opening should note that it is not Book 1.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for a contemporary romance set in Cornwall.
Readers who enjoy stories about family obligations, matchmaking and finding the confidence to begin a relationship.
Fans of unabridged audiobooks narrated by Deirdra Whelan.

Less suited to

Listeners specifically looking for a standalone first instalment or a non-romance story.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 986 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars22%22%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the story as heartwarming and easy to read, with one customer mentioning twists and turns. The supplied ratings are mostly five- and four-star, while a smaller share are three-star or one-star. This points to generally favourable reception but does not establish that every listener will enjoy the pacing or plot. The listing presents a relationship-focused Cornish romance, which may suit buyers seeking an accessible, feel-good story in audio form.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as easy to read and heartwarming.
Customer feedback also highlights the story.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Cottage at Plum Tree Bay about?

The story follows Catherine, who has devoted herself to work and supporting her mother, and Mark, a novelist staying near Plum Tree Bay. Their growing attraction is complicated by Catherine’s reluctance to trust romance and Mark’s painful past.

Is this the first book in the Cornish Hearts series?

No. The listing identifies it as Cornish Hearts Book 2.

Who narrates the audiobook, and how long is it?

The listing names Deirdra Whelan as narrator and gives a listening length of 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Is the audiobook abridged?

The listing states that this is an unabridged audiobook.