Sand Dollar Cove

Hannah Turner has always lived in the historic and beautiful seaside resort of Sand Dollar Cove. Now grieving the loss of her father, Hannah finds comfort in the places that remind her of him, including one of the resort's oldest cottages. Heartbroken that it's due to be knocked down-taking her memories with it-Hannah's heart leaps when she finds old postcards concealed within. Reading "I still believe in our happily ever after" on one of the cards, Hannah feels a pang for the happy ending her father never had. She can't bear someone else's precious memories being destroyed, so she traces the postcards' owner to New York and sends them off-inspired by her discovery to finally seize the day. After watching Guy-the resort's handsome new trainer-charming their older guests, Hannah's new attitude pushes her to give dating a chance for once. Hannah can't resist gazing into Guy's blue eyes as she shows him the delights of the cove. But just as she's about to let him into her heart, she is stunned to find one of the postcards in Guy's bag. Is Guy somehow connected to them? Is this why he came to town in the first place? Hannah is devastated that Guy is hiding something, but can she keep her heart open to love? And when the postcards reveal a surprising link between Hannah and Guy's pasts, will the truth bind them together or tear them apart for good?

Mary Turner's hopes of a happy life in beautiful Sand Dollar Cove come crashing down when her boyfriend leaves her. After her mother walked out when she was just a child, Aiden's betrayal destroys the last shred of belief in love that Mary's been clinging on to. When the cove's newest resident Steven Clarke hires her to renovate the town's historic movie theater, Mary is scared of failing. But she dreams of bringing the fading theater back to its 1960s glamor. Plus, the more she works with the elusive Steven, the more she comes to like him and his striking good looks, against her better judgement. As Mary's confidence grows, her heart starts to reopen to the possibility of love. But then, hidden in the cinema's storage room, Mary discovers a mysterious photo album containing pictures of a little girl who looks just like her. She can't believe her eyes. How is Mary connected to this album and the cinema? And will the answers help to heal her broken heart? Mary is willing to risk everything to learn the truth. But when she uncovers a secret that casts a shadow on her family, on Steven, and on Sand Dollar Cove, will the past haunt her forever? Or will she choose to believe in love and finally claim her happy ending?

The cozy café on the bustling beach welcomes tourists and locals for steaming coffees and delicious homemade cakes. But when Brittany receives mysterious notes from a customer will they lead her to the happy ending she's always dreamed of? Brittany Thompson has spent her whole life in peaceful Sand Dollar Cove. Lonely, loving the wrong men and mourning the loss of her beloved older brother, Paul-the only guy she's ever been able to trust-when they were just teenagers. Her one escape is her café, Safe Harbor, where customers can gift meals to strangers along with handwritten notes of encouragement. That is, until a familiar face returns to town: rugged, brooding Ryan Osborne-the man Brittany had a schoolgirl crush on when they were young. And who was once her brother's best friend…Ryan's arrival brings back painful memories, and bumping into him at the charming café sends Brittany's emotions all over the place. Brittany can't forget the way Ryan skipped town after Paul's death, leaving her to grieve alone, though as she watches him struggle to readjust to life in the cove, her heart softens just a little. But just as she and Ryan start to grow closer, bonding over their shared past, mysterious notes begin appearing. The messages encourage Brittany to think about the person she is and how her past led her here… But when Brittany uncovers a secret about the night she lost Paul that changes everything, can she and Ryan come together to finally heal and find a happier future together? Or will the truth of what really happened tear them apart forever? Escape to the beautiful coastal town of Sand Dollar Cove in this heart-wrenching yet uplifting story of long-buried heartbreak, the journey to loving yourself, and learning to forgive. Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Mary Alice Monroe and Liz Eeles will fall hard for this gripping novel.