A small-town beach romance set in Carolina Cove with slow burn, closed-door chemistry, a contractor hero and a returning heroine with a secret, plus inheritance reveal, family drama, and found family support. Expect grumpy and sunshine sparks, resilience and forgiveness themes, and a heartfelt path to a guaranteed HEA—perfect for readers of sweet contemporary romance, small town beach reads, and second chance at life stories.
When Hadley Masterson returns to Carolina Cove for a funeral, she’s desperate to keep her secret until a surprise inheritance reveals all…
Contractor Bryson James remembers Hadley from his teenage years and he’s more than a little interested in the grown-up version of her. He sees her strength, her resiliency—but he’s also forced to bite his tongue at her family’s attempts to control her life.
When a secret from Bryson’s past throws yet another obstacle in their path, can Bryson and Hadley wade through the chaos—or will it mean the end before they ever have a true beginning?
