by Marie Force
Part of Gansett Island, book 14
First published 2015
Big Mac and Linda McCarthy reach their ruby anniversary after forty years of marriage on Gansett Island. As the beloved couple reflects on their journey from young lovers to island pillars, their grown children face their own crossroads. Each McCarthy offspring wrestles with personal challenges that test their relationships and futures. The anniversary celebration becomes a backdrop for family revelations and new beginnings. Winter settles over Gansett Island as three generations gather to honor Big Mac and Linda's enduring bond. The couple's love story unfolds through memories while their children discover that love requires constant courage. This holiday season brings both celebration and transformation to the island's most cherished family. The McCarthys learn that anniversaries mark not just the past but the promise of what lies ahead.
Genres: romance, contemporary, holiday, family-drama
Vibes: cozy, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Gansett Island
Period: Winter
162 pages · Paperback · HTJB, Inc.