by Marie Force
Part of Gansett Island, book 26
First published 2025
Adam and Abby McCarthy's world transforms when their quadruplets arrive on Gansett Island. Two sets of identical twin boys join big brother Liam, creating beautiful chaos in the McCarthy household. December brings bitter cold and choppy seas to the island as residents work to rebuild after Hurricane Ethel's destruction. The tourist season has ended, leaving the year-round community to face another harsh winter together. Dan and Kara celebrate their new baby while Tiffany and Blaine welcome their third child. Two new couples discover love amid the holiday preparations and recovery efforts. Dr. Jane McCarthy Cantrell finally reaches her veterinary graduation, a milestone the island has long anticipated. The frigid air and rough waters cannot dampen the warmth that spreads through the tight-knit community. As families grow and relationships deepen, the residents find comfort in each other during the long, cold months ahead. Love sustains them through winter's challenges.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary-romance
Vibes: cozy, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Gansett Island
Period: December, Winter
344 pages · Kindle Edition · HTJB, Inc.