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The lies we tell to protect those we love...sometimes they're the ones that haunt us the longest. When Carmel Summers returns from Paris, her perfect life shatters in an instant. Her husband's leaving her for her best friend, her beloved café is being stolen from under her, and suddenly she's forced to return to the one place she never thought she'd live again—her family's inn at Folly Beach. But darlings, fate has a funny way of bringing us exactly where we need to be. Between renovating the inn with her estranged sister, caring for their stubborn father after his stroke, and trying to ignore the handsome stranger who keeps appearing just when she needs him most, Carmel discovers a secret that will change everything: her mother didn't die when she was four. She left. And the reason why could cost them everything they have left. I don't often recommend books (you know how picky I am), but this one kept me up until 3 AM. It's the kind of story that reminds us it's never too late to start over, that family secrets can't stay buried forever, and that sometimes the greatest love stories start after 45. No explicit scenes, no crude language—just a beautifully crafted story about family, second chances, and finding the courage to trust your heart again. The first in a new series that's already capturing hearts. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hanna, Debbie Macomber and RaeAnne Thayne. "A cozy mystery wrapped in a second-chance romance that will leave you smiling." - Amazon Review P.S. You might want to start this on a weekend. Trust me on this one. 😉 Click “Learn More” to read FREE with Kindle Unlimited