Pelican Beach

At the Inn, life is filled with the unexpected. Payton is left to pick up the pieces after her divorce is finalized. Seeking a fresh start, she returns to her home town in Pelican Beach. Determined to move on with her life, she finds herself caught up in the family business at The Inn. It may not be her passion, but anything is better than what her broken marriage had to offer. Payton doesn't wallow in her sorrows long before her opportunity at a second chance shows up. Is there room in her heart to love again? She’ll soon find out!

In book two of the Pelican Beach series, Payton’s new photography client proves that she can’t be trusted around Cole. Have you ever met someone willing to do whatever it takes to have their way? Well, that describes the new competition, Lexi Donovan. Will Payton stand by her man and protect what’s hers, or will she get fed up and walk away?

The theme of new beginnings continues as Rebecca and Ethan prepare to welcome their firstborn. However, these two have a lot more to figure out besides navigating parenthood. With the clock winding down before the baby's arrival, will they decide to make things official by getting married? Lastly, we can't forget about Cole's mother, Alice. She spent many years looking after the family. 

Helen couldn't be more pleased to see her daughters, their husbands, and the kids gathered together. The Matthews have always been big on family. This year, with her grandson's arrival, and her daughter, Payton, settled in a new marriage, it was the perfect time to start a new holiday tradition! The chatter around the Christmas dinner table is usually merry and bright. So what could possibly go wrong? It all starts when one individual becomes very curious about a family secret. Will the curiosity spiral out of control and ruin Christmas for the Matthews? 

Will Jolene’s admirer captivate her heart and spark a flame of love? If he does, will she even notice, or will her desire to return to her hometown cloud her vision and cause her to miss out on love? If Jolene's life wasn't filled with enough drama, then there's Payton. Payton is happily married, a mother to a lovely stepdaughter with twins on the way, and the owner of a thriving photography shop. At 43 years of age, she's accomplished more than she could ever dream of. But even with all the bliss, there's still an unresolved matter that keeps lingering in the back of her mind.