Danger at the Cove

She's terrified of falling in love. He's terrified of losing her . . . For Hanna Moss, love has always come with danger. From the incessant stalking by an ex to nearly losing her life in a hit-and-run accident, she vows to remain alone-and safe. So when her golden retriever, Bella, welcomes a handsome private investigator into their lives, Hanna is reluctant to confide in him. Blake Bowman returns to Clam Cove, Maine, with a shattered heart. All he wants is to enjoy a much-needed quiet vacation far from his ex-girlfriend. But when he meets beautiful, injured Hanna, his focus shifts . . . because it looks like what happened to her was no accident. Hanna is terrified of the feelings she's rapidly developing for Blake and refuses to repeat her past mistakes. Blake is determined to help and protect Hanna, even if that means putting love on hold. Find out if Bella can help these two humans understand that trust is a two-way street, the heart can be repaired, and love can bloom again.

She isn't looking for love, but can love break through her walled-off heart? Beautiful and independent, Shelly Scott is always looking over her shoulder, wondering if she'll have to run again. Her new position as manager at Dessert First Bakery shines more light on her than she likes, but Jake, her golden retriever, the handsome male in her life-loyal and attentive-is always there when anxiety immobilizes her. Max Bailey, bestselling author, thinks he has everything. Until he realizes the one thing that's lacking is someone to share his life with. When talented Shelly catches his attention, he wants to know more about this woman with a dazzling smile, a heart-melting laugh, and walls around her heart. Then Shelly's past crashes into her present, paralyzing fear takes over, and shocking information is revealed. The scandalous truth that is uncovered about her unhappy childhood is the very last reality she could have imagined. Can Max and Shelly's friendship survive . . . or will the answers discovered destroy their budding romance?