by Marie Force
Part of Gansett Island, book 21
First published 2021
The power grid fails across Gansett Island on a sweltering summer night. Darkness blankets the familiar vacation community as residents and visitors adapt to life without electricity. Established couples navigate the unexpected intimacy that candlelight and quiet bring, while the blackout creates new opportunities for connection. The island's residents gather in small groups, sharing stories and rekindling relationships that daylight routines often overshadow. New faces emerge from the shadows, people who will shape the island's future in ways no one can predict. As the hours stretch on without power, the enforced simplicity strips away modern distractions and reveals what matters most. The summer heat intensifies everything, from tempers to passion, as neighbors become closer and strangers find common ground. This single night transforms ordinary moments into something deeper, proving that sometimes losing the lights helps people see each other more clearly.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Gansett Island
Period: summer
310 pages · Paperback · HTJB, Inc.