Book Description:
Come back to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White. This dual-timeline, clean romance will have you reading late into the night to find out what happens next.
In this uplifting story of hope and renewal, you'll meet Harper Dailey, who returns to Avon, North Carolina, so she can help run the family business, Sunshine Bakery, after her father's heart attack. Suddenly, her thriving career at an upscale Savannah bakery is behind her, as is her rocky relationship with her ex-boyfriend―that is, until he shows up in Avon, letting her know he now owns the building the shop is in, and he may not renew the lease.
For Beckett Mills, Avon is a quiet refuge after his eight years of active service in the Navy. He works as hard at keeping folks at arm's length as he does at running his fishing charter business. His plan for distancing himself from others works well until the fateful day he enters the bakery and sees a beautiful Harper being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, he casts his fears aside and steps in to save the day.
Harper and Beckett have no intentions of beginning a romance, but when the pasts they are running from collide, they know it's not just a coincidence that they have ended up here at the same time. God has placed them together for a reason. Can Beckett let go of the worries that haunt him and welcome Harper into his life? Will Harper realize she can face any challenge with God―and just maybe Beckett―by her side? Don't miss this faith-filled story of hope, courage, and the grace to begin anew.
My Thoughts: Heartfelt
Wow! What a fantastic, heartfelt story! I was captured by Harper and Beck's story right from the start. Each has gone through a devastating experience that has made them wary of romantic relationships, which keeps their relationship in the friend zone. However, one very unexpected situation flips the friend zone out the door, leading to a very different relationship between them. That's where the story takes a turn.
I never know what to expect when I read the works of an author who is new to me, and author Roseanna White did not disappoint. The descriptions of the settings painted such a vivid picture in my mind. The interactions between Harper and Beck were stellar, and their back-and-forth banter, along with the names they gave each other, had me smiling and laughing. The greatest surprise that captivated my attention was the connection to the past. It added a great deal to the main storyline without taking away from it. The entire story is a flawless blend of romance, family, overcoming obstacles, second chances, and healing. The result is a beautiful, heartwarming story that I highly recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.
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About the Author: Roseanna M. White
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.
