First published 1992
Dawn is finally happy as the owner of Cutler's Cove Hotel, with her beloved husband Jimmy and their baby girl Christie. But the Cutler family's dark legacy still looms. Grandmother Cutler's vengeful spirit haunts Dawn, and her brother Philip's shameful passion threatens to destroy her new life. When Dawn's spiteful sister Clara's rage turns violent, it imperils Dawn's most cherished dreams. As the scandals of the past resurface, Dawn must cling to Jimmy's love to find peace amidst the storm.
Genres: romance, mystery, horror, paranormal, gothic, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Cutler's Cove, Meadows, Saddle Creek, Texas, United States, Virginia
410 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Books
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence