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A man who’s lost himself in work. A woman learning how to heal. A love that asks them both to trust again.

Will fear and past pain wash away their chance at lasting happiness—or will Zane and Kylie find the courage to trust in love one final time?

A man torn between the life he knows and the one he wants. A woman longing for roots. A love that demands a choice.

Architect Sullivan Shepherd arrives in Driftwood Bay to oversee construction of Tidewater, an upscale coastal resort designed by his firm. A successful career and a fast-paced New York life have always defined him—but something about the rhythms of this Texas coastal town, and the woman who draws him in, begins to challenge everything he thought he wanted.

After a decade touring with a theatrical company, Piper Roberts is ready to come home. She’s loved the freedom of life on the road, but watching her closest childhood friends return to Driftwood Bay and find lasting love awakens a longing she can no longer ignore. Piper wants roots, stability, and a future she can finally claim as her own.

Introduced through mutual friends, Sullivan and Piper fall into a whirlwind romance fueled by undeniable chemistry and shared dreams. Despite their different worlds, they discover how much they have in common—and how deeply they fit together. But as Sullivan’s time in Driftwood Bay draws to a close, reality intrudes.

Piper knows better than to fall for a man whose life exists somewhere else. And Sullivan must face a question he’s been avoiding: is success measured by the life he’s built—or by the one he could choose?

Will Sullivan leave behind the white-collar world to stay in Driftwood Bay and build something lasting, or will he walk away from the love that could change everything?

A spy who has become a shopkeeper. A lady more interested in painting than marriage. A possessive kiss which changes everything between them . . .

Major David Rochester was more valuable to the crown as a spy than a soldier, and he has spent seven years living a dangerous existence. When he is given the opportunity by none other than Wellington himself to leave the army and return his wounded friend to England, David leaps at the chance for a quieter life. As an earl’s second son, David must earn his living and chooses to use the proceeds from the sale of his commission to open a shop in a small village, where he adds a second floor which becomes a bookshop.

The fiercely independent Lady Justina Fulton comes from a family where love matches are common. She has never been interested in marriage for herself, though, preferring to focus on painting landscapes of the Lake District, her home. Fortunately, she has the love and support of her large family and is not forced to conform to Polite Society’s expectations.

When Justina crosses paths with David, she finds herself drawn to him in a way she never thought possible. His kisses ignite a fire she never knew existed within her, and yet David is in no position to take on a wife, barely eking out a living for himself. Justina begins to question what she wants from life, wrestling with her growing feelings for the humble shopkeeper and her desire to make her mark in the London art world.

Will Justina fight for love and manage to remain true to her art, or will the pressures of the ton keep her apart from David forever?

Two wounded souls. One coastal town. A chance to heal together.

Keaton Maxwell has survived more than his share of hardship. After a childhood spent in foster care, he found solace in art—using paint and canvas to express emotions he never learned to share. When a painful betrayal shatters his sense of stability, Keaton leaves the mountains of Wyoming behind and heads to Driftwood Bay, opening Gulf Coastal Gallery in search of peace and a fresh start.

Layne Larson’s life unravels all at once. Her company is sold, her longtime relationship ends, and then she loses her parents—leaving her grieving, jobless, and suddenly the owner of the Bay Breeze Inn. Returning to her hometown was never part of the plan, but restoring the neglected bed-and-breakfast offers Layne a way to rebuild and reclaim control of her future.

When their paths cross in Driftwood Bay, the connection between Keaton and Layne is immediate—and unexpected. Drawn together by shared loss and quiet understanding, they find comfort in one another as they work side by side to bring the Bay Breeze back to life. Keaton’s steady patience and empathy soothe Layne’s fractured heart, while her strength and resilience give him hope he hasn’t felt in years.

But healing isn’t linear, and the shadows of the past don’t fade easily.

Will fear and lingering grief pull them apart—or will Keaton and Layne find the courage to embrace the love that’s growing between them and the future waiting just beyond the shore?

A broken heart. A second chance. A coastal town where love might be worth the risk.

Carson Andrews is still learning how to breathe again. Two years after his wife’s murder, the single father pours everything he has into raising his spirited four-year-old daughter, Lily. When a new job brings Carson to Driftwood Bay as the town’s head basketball coach—and soon after, its athletic director—he hopes the quiet rhythm of this Texas coastal town will give them both the fresh start they need.

Mila Perry is done with dating. A dedicated high school volleyball coach and the superintendent’s daughter, she’s content focusing on her career and her community. Love feels messy, complicated, and far too easy to lose. She never expects to be drawn to the reserved newcomer—or to the little girl who quickly captures her heart.

As Carson settles into Driftwood Bay, his connection with Mila deepens from friendship into something fragile and profound. Mila brings warmth and laughter back into Carson’s life, forming a bond with Lily that feels both healing and terrifying. But their growing feelings come with real consequences. As athletic director, Carson is responsible for Mila’s evaluations, forcing them to navigate professional boundaries just as their hearts become involved.

When an influential community member questions their relationship, pressure mounts. Fearing the fallout could threaten their careers—and Lily’s sense of security—Mila suggests they step back before everything they’ve built is torn apart.

But some second chances are worth fighting for.

Can Carson and Mila overcome grief, expectations, and fear to create a family of their own—or will the past keep them from the future they both long for?

Emma got the house in the divorce. She didn’t know it came with a sleeping vampire.

Emma looks forward to the biggest challenge of her career as an art conservator - restoring her newly acquired shabby Victorian home to its former glory. She didn’t plan on the upgrades including a panicked vampire in her attic. The bite on her neck proves he’s a danger, but she can’t stop thinking about how good it made her feel.

Micah’s not sure who’s the bigger threat - his sire or the woman trying to stake him with an umbrella.

Micah only planned to sleep for fifty years to break the mental bond with the abusive vampire who sired him. Instead, he was unconscious for over a century and woke to a changed world. Giant crafts speed through the sky, buildings stretch to the clouds, and a strange woman is living in his home. His mortal friend is long dead and his connection to his sire is still intact. 

It’s only a matter of time before Vanessa finds Micah.  Can Emma help him navigate this modern age while Micah attempts to break his bond?

Cowritten with  Truly Bellamy