Refuge by the Sea

Lila Brooks is running—not from failure, but for survival.
A gifted artist and woman of quiet faith, Lila leaves behind a life that has become dangerous and controlling, seeking anonymity in the small coastal town of Willowbrook, Maine. She comes with nothing but her courage, her talent, and a desperate need for peace.
When she finds work at The Lampstand Bookstore & Café, the gentle rhythm of small-town life begins to steady her. Kind faces, warm coffee, and unexpected friendships offer her something she hasn’t felt in a long time—safety.
But some pasts don’t stay buried.
As Lila’s controlling husband begins to close in, using manipulation, pressure, and shadowed tactics to reclaim what he believes is his, the quiet refuge she’s built is threatened. With the support of a watchful detective, a fiercely loyal community, and Brad Turner—a steady presence whose strength is as quiet as it is unwavering—Lila must choose whether she will keep hiding… or finally stand.
Refuge by the Sea is a story of courage, faith, healing, and the power of finding home in unexpected places. A tender, suspenseful journey about a woman who discovers that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is stay.