Sandpiper Marsh (A Pelican Pointe Novel #16)
Vickie McKeehan

After multiple tours overseas, Beckett has finally managed to rebuild his life. But failing to find out what happened to his sister overshadows everything. That changes when Beckett meets Dr. Kelly Ecklund, a quirky marine biologist, in town to reforest the dying kelp beds. As sparks fly and attraction builds, is it enough to bring him out of his dark shell? Will Kelly's interest in the case open up old wounds or be the catalyst that heals an entire family?