Inn at Banyan Bay

She's the anchor protecting her family's legacy. He's the storm about to sweep it all away.Claire has spent her life perfecting the illusion of control. As the creative director of her family's historic resort in the Florida coastal haven of Banyan Bay, she guards the inn with a rigid set of rules and a meticulous eye. To Claire, order is everything. The last thing she needs is a chaotic, mud-tracking stranger ruining her freshly waxed pine floors.Marine archaeologist Ray lives out of a duffel bag, his eyes always fixed on the next horizon. He's come to this quiet, small town for one reason: to uncover a sunken 18th-century ghost ship. He doesn't do roots, he doesn't do permanence, and he certainly doesn't have time to argue with a stubborn, emerald-eyed local who treats his arrival like an uninvited squall.Ruthless developers and black-market looters threaten to destroy the wreck and the delicate ecosystem of the bay, forcing Claire and Ray into a desperate alliance. Combining his raw underwater data with her brilliant visual storytelling, they must find investors to save the town's history before it's ground into the sand.As late-night work sessions and tandem kayak rides through the tangled mangroves blur the lines between rivals and partners, the walls between them crumble. Ray must decide if he's finally ready to stop running and drop anchor, while Claire must find the courage to leave the safety of the shallows and risk her heart in the deep water.Perfect for fans of:A fun and easy beach read packed with rich coastal atmosphere.A clean beachside romance, but full of swoon-worthy tension.Opposites-attract banter and forced proximity.Whether you're lounging by the waves or dreaming of them, dive into a captivating romance by the sea. If you love romance beach reads, adult readers will find themselves completely swept away. Discover the magic of Banyan Bay in an unforgettable story that tops the list of beach reads romance fans won't be able to put down. Christy loves to write sweet and clean, feel-good contemporary romance novels. She hopes you fall in love with her characters as you follow them on their journeys of love and self-discovery in small-town storylines and tropical beach experiences.When she is not writing, she loves good food, traveling, and searching for that perfect cup of coffee.Books:Tides of Key West SeriesSunrise CoveBeachside HarborKey West CanvasIsland WingsIsland TidesIsland HorizonsChristmas in Holly Ridge SeriesGingerbread ChristmasMatchmaker's ChristmasSnowbound Christmas