Sandcastles and Second Chances

A divorced empty-nester. A high school sweetheart accused of murder. One summer that could change everything.At forty-nine, Lucinda Flowers never expected to start over-but when her family's quirky bungalow business, The Pink Octopus, is on the brink of collapse, she returns to Turtle Island, the one place she swore she'd left behind.Then she runs into Jim Barnes: the boy she once loved, the man she never forgot... and now the center of island gossip over his missing wife.As Lucinda fights to save her family's legacy, old sparks reignite, secrets surface, and family drama unfolds.Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Debbie Macomber, Sandcastles and Second Chances is for readers who enjoy clean, relatable romances packed with family dynamics, humor, and a touch of mystery.Start the Love on Turtle Island series today-and fall in love where the tide always brings second chances.

Pages: 310, Paperback, Applebee Press