Cape Harriet Series

Will life give them a second chance at love? Discover a new series set at an idyllic seaside inn, with sweet romance and women's fiction sagas that will warm your heart.   She sacrificed a lot to achieve her ambition but was it worth the price? A Wall Street executive takes a short break and heads to an exclusive inn set on a remote island to rethink her priorities. Getting distracted by handsome, enigmatic strangers wasn't part of the plan.   He has never come to terms with his painful past. All he wants is to spend a quiet week at his favorite inn, alone with his grief and memories. But he never bargained on running into a beautiful woman who tugs at his heart.   Two tormented souls. Two lonely lives. Can they dare take a second chance at love?   Head to Cape Harriet, a seaside small town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Salty sea breezes, friendly people and a slower pace of life await. Inn keepers Zadie and Pete Strathmore will pamper you at the luxurious Rising Tides Inn and ply you with delicious gourmet food. If you're feeling lost or helpless, they may just nudge you in the right direction.   Other books in the series - The Sisters Bloom Christmas Miracles Seaside Retreat Between Friends Chesapeake Sunsets

Three estranged sisters meet at a seaside inn to celebrate their mother's 60th birthday. The oldest is struggling with a rocky marriage. Another is at a crossroads after being fired from her job. None of them are prepared for the secrets that are about to be revealed.   As one shocking truth after another comes to light, the sisters will forget their differences and come together as a family.   The Bloom sisters have forgotten the rapport they once shared.   Iris is exhausted from raising four kids and has turned into a controlling woman with an acid tongue. Hyacinth, the academic, faces a void after losing the job she worked hard for. Neither can understand the other's choices in life but they agree on something. Poppy, their youngest sister, needs to stop gallivanting around the world and get serious about her life goals.   Mary Bloom has a big surprise in store for her daughters but she can barely get a word in. Saddened by the constant bickering, she decides to remain a silent spectator.   Meanwhile, innkeepers Pete and Zadie are doing their best to make their guests feel welcome, plying them with delicious seafood and desserts.   As the sisters face one shock after another, they will bond like never before, finally realizing what matters most in life: family.   If you like stories about strong women, family life, beach settings and yummy food with a dash of intrigue, you will love The Sisters Bloom.   *Contains yummy recipes from the Rising Tides Inn.   Previously published as Wicked Summer

A divorced man with nothing to lose. A prim librarian with a shameful secret. It's hate at first sight! Connor has endured the worst year of his life, dumped by an ungrateful wife who took him to the cleaners. He arrives at the Rising Tides Inn seeking a week of solitude, thanks to some generous friends. But the peace he craves is not on the calendar.   Amy's trying to dodge the curve balls life has thrown at her, juggling two jobs, caring for her sick aunt. She has no time to spare but is determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her aunt's last wish. Then her world comes crashing down. When Connor ploughs into Amy's house, he unwittingly wrecks the garden she's toiled at for months. They instantly become sworn enemies. But fate throws them together again and again until they discover they have a lot in common. Can they overcome the ghosts of their pasts and build a future together?   Don't miss these other books set in Cape Harriet - Second Love The Sisters Bloom Christmas Miracles Seaside Retreat Between Friends Chesapeake Sunsets

Four girls meet in college and become inseparable. They support each other through shattered dreams, breakups and even death. Then a shocking event drives a wedge between them. The friends get busy with their families and careers and drift away from each other, barely on talking terms.   Twenty five years later, they arrive at a seaside inn to honor a promise they made one summer evening in the California hills. Can they overcome a lifetime of hurt and rediscover the love that bound them?   Dana is an affluent suburban mom engrossed in climbing the social ladder. She barely has to lift a finger and her every wish is fulfilled by an attentive staff and a loving husband.   Izzy is a hotshot lawyer to the stars, living in the glitz and glamour of Southern California. She never had time for a family.   Vivian grows more serious every year, nursing a wound that will never heal. She has achieved her ambition and is dreading the moment her daughter will fly the coop.   Alisha is a celebrated doctor who barely has time to breathe. Getting off the grid for a beach vacation sounds like heaven to her.   What will happen when the four friends face each other again? Will the warm hospitality of their hosts and the magic of their surroundings help them renew their bonds of friendship? Or will the stark reality of the painful past tear them apart forever?   Between Friends is an emotional story high on intrigue. Readers will keep turning the pages as the narrative alternates between different timelines, portraying various slices of the girls' lives.   If you like friendship sagas with unlimited drama, sun soaked beaches, small town life and yummy food, you don't want to miss Between Friends.   *includes delicious recipes from Zadie's kitchen   Previously published as Silver Jubilee