Author Description

"She’s one of the most beloved residents of Whale Harbor...and one of the loneliest. Although it’s been several years since her husband’s death, schoolteacher Gabrielle Watson has never truly found her footing in the aftermath of his loss. To make matters worse, she’s estranged from her son Braden, who works as an architect in Washington. She finds solace in books and in the time she spends with her students, but still, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s a bit stuck. When a twist of fate brings one of her favorite authors, Thomas Thurmond, to town, the sparks that fly between them jolt Gabrielle out of her old routine. For the first time in a long time, she finds herself thinking about love and romance. But is Thomas interested in more than just friendship? After Braden loses his job and returns to Whale Harbor, things get even more complicated. As mother and son struggle to reconnect, it turns out that Thomas might be the one who can help them bridge the gap. Marty and Wyatt are settling into their new relationship, but when Peaches starts acting strange, it injects a bit of stress into their domestic bliss. For her part, Darla has decided to set up Whale Harbor’s first art museum. Although it proves to be a bigger undertaking than she expected, with Rick’s help and support, she’s determined to make it one of Whale Harbor’s most exciting attractions. But just when everything seems to be going well for the residents of Whale Harbor, a looming blizzard threatens everything. Can the residents of Whale Harbor weather the storm?" - back cover