Through the Dark Night (Raspberry Ridge Sweet Beach Romance #11)

More than a decade ago, Shannon fled her seaside hometown, escaping an unimaginable tragedy she never dared speak of again.

Settling across the country, she buried her sorrow beneath the busy demands of motherhood and a successful career. But when her grown children scatter and her marriage collapses, Shannon finds herself alone, haunted by unanswered questions from her past. Impulsively, she returns to Raspberry Ridge—the idyllic village of her youth, filled with memories both sweet and devastating.

As Shannon begins renovations on a rundown inn she bought impulsively, familiar faces resurface, reigniting forgotten friendships—and old wounds. Particularly striking is a reunion with Lance, her first love, who stayed behind to care for his own broken family. Despite initial wariness, their connection swiftly rekindles, reigniting feelings Shannon thought were buried forever. But happiness feels fragile, overshadowed by the weight of a tragedy they both carry silently.

Just as Shannon dares to dream of love again, painful truths resurface, forcing her to confront the mistakes that defined her life. She must finally face what happened all those years ago—or risk losing everything she’s begun to build.

Will she find the strength to forgive herself, or will the ghosts of the past destroy any chance of a second chance at love?

Reviews for Through the Dark Night:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "All in all this book was easy to read, I couldn't put it down, and I consider these characters to be good friends." - Janet

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I adore love stories that are a little bit dangerous." - Terry

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "In true Jessie Gussman style this story about Shannon and Lance tugs at your heart, gives you both joy and laughter and reminds you of what in life is most important." - Lbburnette

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is a sweet uplifting story you will enjoy as you watch Shannon forgive herself, overcome her fears and reclaim her past love." - Prairierose

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She weaves Christian values into every book and those values can always be applied to our lives through our daily challenges to be better Christians." - Cathy

Books in the Raspberry Ridge Series:

1. On the Sandy Beach
2. Under the Rising Moon
3. Down the Dirt Road
4. Around the Next Bend
5. Into the Golden Dawn
6. Beyond the Setting Sun
7. Beside the Rolling Waves
8. Below the Far Horizon
9. Over the Verdant Hills
10. Between the Shady Groves
11. Through the Dark Night