Sand, Sea, & Second Chances: A Gull Island Romance - Paperback

He guards the island.

She protects her heart.

But can sizzling arguments and moonlit turtle patrols melt their defenses?

As soon as 30-something Kate Fiore steps foot on Gull Island, North Carolina, she knows this summer will be anything but ordinary. Eager for a fresh start after a painful divorce and job loss, she's ready to embrace the tranquil coastal life and her marketing contract at the aquarium.

Paradise found? Not quite. A locked door and a set-in-his-ways islander named Luke McAllister, wary of city newcomers, greet her instead.

Luke is fiercely protective of his family and community, and he's not about to let some woman who thinks she knows it all disrupt their island life. But when he's forced to work with Kate on the local fundraiser and sea turtle patrol, their clashing personalities and undeniable chemistry make for some explosive encounters.

As Kate starts to appreciate Luke's passion for the environment and he lets down his guard, their feelings for each other grow stronger. But just as they find happiness, Kate leaves when her contract ends. Luke fears letting her go may have cost him his one chance at forever.

Can their hearts rekindle across miles and months apart?

Dive into Catherine Michaels's captivating novel, Sand, Sea, & Second Chances. This heartwarming, kisses-only romance is a slow-burn delight, filled with quirky characters and the transformative power of second chances. If you enjoy feel-good stories like The Beach House or Just for One Summer, you'll love this escape to the enchanting world of Gull Island where city meets shore and hearts collide in a romance that will leave you breathless.

Sand, Sea, & Second Chances is a closed-door romance, perfect for anyone who loves lots of sizzle but no explicit content.