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After a devastating divorce and the loss of her family’s historic hotel, almost-sixty Jess Bryant is ready to disappear—until a crumbling seaside inn on Anna Maria Island offers one last shot at starting over. With her twin sister by her side and a brooding handyman who seems tied to the inn’s shadowy past, Jess begins rebuilding what’s broken. But the island has secrets—and Jess is at the center of them. Dreams that don’t feel like dreams. A love story lost to time. And the ghost of Rose Holt, the inn’s former owner, whispering through the walls.

After a devastating divorce and the loss of her family’s historic hotel, almost-sixty Jess Bryant is ready to disappear—until a crumbling seaside inn on Anna Maria Island offers one last shot at starting over. With her twin sister by her side and a brooding handyman who seems tied to the inn’s shadowy past, Jess begins rebuilding what’s broken. But the island has secrets—and Jess is at the center of them. Dreams that don’t feel like dreams. A love story lost to time. And the ghost of Rose Holt, the inn’s former owner, whispering through the walls.

Daniella Thornton is used to disappearing. After her husband's death, the doctor is dedicated to guarding her heart and providing the best she can for her hearing-impaired daughter, Emily. But when a charismatic producer named Alex Blackwell steps into the picture and forms an unexpected bond with her daughter, Daniella's heart is threatened once again. Alex is known for throwing lavish parties and breaking hearts. He's the last person Daniella needs in her and her daughter's life. Yet he seems determined to prove himself a changed man, and Daniella can't seem to stay away from him.

When the Scott family gathers on the beautiful Marco Island to celebrate their mother’s 65th birthday, six sisters feign happiness in the face of their mother’s “predictions” and their father’s poor health. But each sister is followed by their own problems, causing a tangled mess of drama thinly veiled behind fake smiles.

Caroline Shaw's life unravels and reblooms on the quaint shores of Plum Island, New England. After the loss of her father and the end of her fifteen-year marriage after her husband's cheating, Caroline and her fourteen-year-old daughter, Jules, seek a fresh start. Destroyed and in pieces, she knows she can make it through and get her life back on track.

Five years ago, Jennifer left behind Plum Island and the beloved aunt who raised her after her mother's untimely death. Coming back is bittersweet, but work calls, and she's caught up in helping her friend produce her new television series, Cobble Cottage Mysteries. Until she visits her Aunt Betty to find the Beach Plum Cottage in disrepair and her aunt gravely ill. Jennifer immediately sets about fixing things. She doesn't want Aunt Betty to call upon the old island contractor, but when she sees a rugged man with piercing green eyes, her thoughts—and heart—flip on their head.

Cody Bay is where lost souls come to heal and find their way again–that's what her grandma used to say… And Cody Moore has seen Cody Bay's magical healing powers proven time and again. That's why when the man who tore her life apart appears at her Inn's doorstep, asking for her help, she knows she can't turn him away.

The strong winds of autumn are about to blow a few surprises in Cody Moore's way. Discovering her mother's true identity has left Cody and her family shocked. But as the Moore family settles back into their everyday lives and wind down from a summer filled with mystery and life-changing truths, they soon discover their troubles are far from over.

Marli Rivers’ signature carefree demeanor melts away when her sweet shop is hit with a series of fires, threats, and vandalism. Local firefighter, Jake Kline, steps in to help following the attacks, believing Marli is being targeted by an arsonist. Their professional relationship feels strained, at first, and she is less than thrilled that Jake is the one who’s investigating the fires. Marli perceives him as arrogant, but that perception quickly fades as he proves to be a trusted ally in the face of danger.

Dawn Vanderbilt craves a life of adventure. After her engagement was broken off two years ago, the screenplay writer has spent her time wasting away on Plum Island's idyllic shores. It's only when her niece comes to visit that excitement finally comes back into her life—along with a mystery she could have never predicted.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Secrets In Maine series, where the Wright siblings' indomitable spirit, unwavering love, and quirky personalities captivate listeners. Join them on a journey filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments as they navigate through captivating tales of coming-of-age, later-in-life romances, and heartwarming sagas.

Dr. Hannah Scott is good at fixing everyone’s problems but her own! Despite her family’s wishes and expectations, Hannah has had seven attempts at lifelong relationships only to run away again. Fleeing from her engagement to rejoin her family on Marco Island, Hannah nearly buckles under the weight of her own self-doubts. Starting all over again is daunting, but Hannah’s family finally convinces her to take a job as a school counselor at the local high school. Being back in her old stomping grounds brings up old emotions and memories that Hannah had long since buried.

After walking away from Max Ashford—and the company he now controls—Charlotte Weiss is determined to build something of her own. With her closest friends by her side and the unexpected support of her mother’s new suitor, she leaps into a new future. But their children have other plans. Determined to mend the rift between their parents, Sebastian and Hannah orchestrate an elaborate masquerade ball, setting the stage for a long-overdue reckoning.

Barb Gardener has been in Africa for two years working on a Clean Water project with Heather and Giles Holland while hiding from her criminal, vengeful uncle! FBI agent, Zac Shields, assigned to protect her during their time in Africa was the last thing she wanted as he was the one she blamed for the death of her late husband. But... Spending so much time with someone in the middle of Africa soon draws them together.

Fame under her stage name, Stella Hart. Fortune. A high-profile marriage to fellow Hollywood actor, Davin Giles. But then a scandal with her ex-husband ruined her reputation and she was forced to disappear from the public eye.

Thirty-three years ago, Charlotte Weiss left England heartbroken and alone, her newborn son ripped from her arms and the love of her life lost to a family’s cruel deception. Now, newly divorced and reeling from scandal, she returns to Notting Hill with her teenage daughter, determined to reclaim the life she once had. But the past isn’t ready to let her go.

At Rivers Boutique, where contemporary sophistication meets old-world romance, Cara Rivers curates a collection of the latest fashion, exquisite antique jewelry, and enchanting ornaments. Caught in the tangled web of fascination, Lance Steel, an FBI agent, becomes entangled in the Rivers family legacy. Once Cara's cherished childhood friend, Lance is torn between his duty and their deep connection. With rumors of art theft surrounding her family, Cara's trust in Lance was shattered, leaving their friendship in ruins. But fate intervenes as a mysterious benefactor clears Cara's name.

Brandon Newton has two failed marriages under his belt, a shy teenage daughter abandoned by her mother, and a hope to start anew in Nantucket. After accepting a job at the local hospital, Brandon books into Cody Bay Inn, ready to start anew. He is completely unaware that his life is about to change forever. When a freak storm hits Cody Bay, a woman is found stranded on a lifeboat with no memory of who she is or how she got there. The only clue to who she may be is a medical alert necklace around her neck that identifies her as Summer Pearce.

When Maggie inherits her grandfather’s Nantucket cottage, she realizes there’s no one in her life to fill the walls of Hope Lodge with laughter and love. Hoping she’d be married by this age to someone keeping her company when she retires from her career in publishing, Maggie decides to restore the place and put it on the market. As the festive season of love draws near, Maggie starts to accept a life of loneliness … Until she meets Stephen, the contractor renovating the lodge – a man she can hardly stand, but one with a heart of gold that warms hers like no other.

People born in the big cities often scatter to the country, desperate for a breath of fresh air and a sense of direction found in the stars. Those born and raised in the country long for the glitter and glamor the big cities promise. But what if the grass isn't always greener on the other side? Growing up in a small town, you soon run out of new people to meet, and the chances of falling in love with a stranger or a career are few and far between. Especially when age-old family feuds threaten to tear everyone apart . . .