Under the stars, everything changes…
Twelve years after a mistake that changed everything, Taylor Calderwood returns to Pine Harbor to care for her prickly ninety-four-year-old uncle. But the quiet Maine coastal town stirs up more than memories – it brings back guilt she’s spent years trying to forget.
Jack Garrity isn’t in Pine Harbor by choice either. Bound by guilt and a promise he can’t break, he’s keeping his head down and helping a friend through the hardest chapter of her life.
Then one night, under a sky full of stars, Taylor meets Jack by the water. What begins as a chance encounter turns into late-night swims and soul-deep conversations – igniting a connection neither of them expected.
With the past pulling at their heels and the future uncertain, they must decide: can they let go of what was to embrace what could be?
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This is a tender, emotionally satisfying story about grief, healing, and the courage to love again. When Taylor Calderwood returns to her hometown to care for her aging Uncle Ray, she’s forced to confront memories she’s spent years avoiding. Meanwhile, Jack Garrity arrives in Pine Harbor to support his late best friend’s wife, Hannah, while quietly carrying his own heartbreak. When Taylor and Jack meet by the water, their tentative friendship slowly grows into something deeper—but trusting their hearts again won’t come easily.
This novel is a true pleasure to read, filled with warmth, emotion, and quiet moments of reflection. Taylor and Jack’s relationship develops naturally: shy at first, then honest and refreshingly free of unnecessary drama. Their romance is sweet, gentle, and deeply comforting. Ray’s cranky banter adds humor and charm, balancing the heavier themes beautifully.
Robinson handles grief, forgiveness, and renewal with compassion, creating a story that feels both real and hopeful. A wonderful, heartfelt read.
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