Part of Chesapeake Shores, book 5
First published 2011
Heather Donovan arrives in Chesapeake Shores as a single mother hoping for a fresh start. The O'Brien family welcomes her and her son with open arms, but their kindness creates an unexpected problem. Connor O'Brien, her son's father, grows more distant as his family draws closer to Heather. His work as a divorce lawyer and his parents' broken marriage have made him skeptical of lasting love. Heather finds herself caught between her growing feelings for Connor and her desire to belong somewhere. She has always dreamed of owning Driftwood Cottage, the charming house that represents everything she wants but feels she cannot have. When Connor faces the prospect of losing Heather forever, he must decide whether to abandon his cynical view of relationships. Heather struggles with whether to fight for her dreams or protect herself from disappointment. The O'Brien family rallies around both of them, determined to show that love and commitment can overcome past wounds and present fears.
Genres: romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Chesapeake Shores, Driftwood Cottage
376 pages · Mass Market Paperback · MIRA