Part of Cedar Cove, book 6
First published 2006
Justine and her husband Seth face the aftermath of losing The Lighthouse restaurant to arson in Cedar Cove, Washington. The investigation points to Anson Butler, a former employee who vanished after the fire. As Justine and Seth struggle to rebuild their business and their strained marriage, the crisis tests their relationship in unexpected ways. Around them, Cedar Cove continues its rhythm of daily life. Cal begins rescuing wild mustangs from Wyoming while working at Cliff Harding's ranch. Marriages, births, and reunions shape the town's landscape alongside the occasional scandal. Justine reconnects with Warren Saget, an old friend, as she navigates this difficult chapter. The fire's destruction forces her to examine what truly matters while the community she knows so well moves forward around her.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Cedar Cove, The Lighthouse, Washington, Wyoming
Period: Contemporary
489 pages · Paperback · Mira Books