Pearl Beach

Her husband's legacy. A dusty old shop. And a second chance she never saw coming… Julia Montgomery has spent the last year drowning in bills, grief, and broken plumbing. The shell shop her husband loved sits quiet and crumbling, and she has no idea how to run it-let alone make it matter again. But with her adult kids urging her on and her best friend by her side, Julia decides it's time to try. When a charming British collector shows up searching for a rare treasure, Julia finds herself pulled into a world of secrets, shells, and new beginnings. As she uncovers her late husband's quirky hidden system-and stumbles through a few hilarious mishaps-Julia starts to see not just the shop, but herself, in a whole new light. Set in the sun-soaked Florida Keys, The Shell Shop is a heartwarming story of rediscovery, family, and the unexpected paths that lead us home. Perfect for fans of uplifting women's fiction, second chances, and small-town stories filled with humor, heart, and hope.

She thought she was just prepping for a hurricane-turns out, the real storm was waiting inside her own front door. Julia Montgomery's got storm shutters to hang, a leaky sink to fix, and grown-up children who think she should stay safely out of the way. But when a hurricane takes a sharper turn than expected, Pearl Beach is left reeling-and Julia's not the only one caught in the chaos. Her son Dillon finds himself rescuing a stranded pelican, an injured dog, and maybe his own heart, thanks to a determined intern from the local turtle hospital. Her daughter Kelsey, a meteorologist, is forced to face the fallout of a blown forecast and a career turned upside down. And Julia? She's holding the family together, one soggy beach towel at a time-while discovering that her late husband's secrets run deeper than she thought. As the winds die down and the power comes back on, the Montgomery family must weather a different kind of storm-the kind that tests loyalty, love, and what really makes a place feel like home. Come back to the Florida Keys-where the surf is rough, the family ties are strong, and second chances roll in with the tide.

Between a missing shell and a blown-up fundraiser, Julia's about to find out what community really means. A beachfront fundraiser. A library in need. And a community stronger than any storm. Julia Montgomery and her best friend are determined to restore the Pearl Beach library after hurricane damage leaves the children's section in ruins. But when their carefully planned fiesta fundraiser is sabotaged at the last minute, it will take quick thinking, unexpected allies, and a whole lot of heart to pull off a celebration the town will never forget. Meanwhile, a new clue from Bermuda reignites Julia's search for a rare shell tied to her late husband's mysterious legacy-one that may finally reveal what he hoped she'd discover all along.

A missing friend. A community in limbo. And one last chance to save what matters most. Jack and Maggie Durant were once part of everything in Pearl Beach-the marina, the holidays, the memories. And then one day, they were just…gone. No goodbye. No explanation. Now, five years later, Jack is back. And he's planning to sell the family marina to a shiny developer who doesn't know the first thing about this town. Julia Montgomery doesn't buy it. Not the sudden return, not the rushed sale, and definitely not Jack's tight-lipped excuses. With the help of her best friend Trish, her kids, and Nigel-the charming British shell collector who keeps showing up at just the right moment-Julia starts digging into the past, hoping to find answers that might just save the marina's future. As rumors swirl and secrets resurface, the town bands together for one last shot at protecting what matters. But to do it, they'll have to uncover the truth, face what's been left unsaid, and fight for the heart of Pearl Beach…before it's gone for good.

A big dream, a fresh start, and a new chapter waiting to be written-just not the one Julia expected. Julia Montgomery has always kept The Shell Shop close to home-literally. Tucked into the side of her beach cottage, it's been a cozy tribute to the life she built with her late husband. But now, with her relationship with Nigel growing, her kids thriving, and seashells spilling out of every cabinet, it might be time to dream a little bigger. When a spot opens up near the marina, Julia imagines something brand new: a true family space with a gallery for Aubrey's in-demand shell art, room for Dillon and Owen's dive shop to grow, and even a classroom where she and Nigel can finally teach schoolkids (and curious tourists) why shells really are little works of wonder. Of course, big dreams rarely come without a few bumps. The budget is tight, the construction timeline tighter, and change-even the good kind-is never simple. But with help from her close-knit community (and Trish and Ted swapping bagels for beachside sandwiches in a brand-new café), Julia is about to find out that building something new can be the best way to honor everything that came before.

A viral rumor. A rare turtle. A beach town bracing for impact. When word of a rare sea turtle sighting near Pearl Beach hits the airwaves, the quiet Florida town is suddenly thrust into the spotlight-and no one is more surprised than sisters-in-law Kelsey and Lanie, whose offhand comment sparked the frenzy. Reporters, tourists, and wildlife enthusiasts descend overnight, flooding Dillon and Owen's eco-tour business while Julia watches from the Shell Shop with pride-and worry. She raised her kids to care for baby turtles and orphaned raccoons, but nothing prepared them for this kind of attention. As pressure builds and questions mount, the truth becomes murkier. Was there ever a rare turtle… or just a story too good not to believe? Now, the town must find a way to balance conservation and curiosity, fame and authenticity-and a quiet discovery by young Thomas may become the heart of it all. Return to Pearl Beach, where the wildlife is wild, the bonds run deep, and some miracles are meant to be shared… and others quietly kept.