Return to the Chesapeake Bay, where broken hearts find ways to heal. Ria and Drew Martin’s chemistry had always kept their marriage together–until suddenly it didn’t. Now a single mom, hotel manager Ria is at a loss when one of her teen daughters starts spiraling. Panicked, she calls on her estranged ex-husband for backup, but she’s not prepared for the man he’s become–or the unresolved … unresolved emotions that still linger between them.
After his divorce, Drew pulled away from everyone when he lost his eyesight and his job on the police force. Now that he’s realized how much his daughters need their dad, Drew is determined to make things up to them. He’s less sure where he stands with Ria. They had real reasons for ending their marriage, but they’ve both changed during their time apart. And being with her again in the place where they first fell in love brings back memories of all that they once had. Can they overcome their past to reunite their family, this time forever?
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This is a heartwarming story of second chances and family, and it deals with the issues of bullying, cyber bullying, and issues with body image. It is handled well while incorporating the story of Drew and Ria, who are putting aside past hurts and secrets to move forward while dealing with unresolved emotions, healing their relationship and helping their teenaged daughters navigate friendships and adolescence. Touching and compelling, this was a delightful return to Pleasant Shores and the entertaining characters that live there.