Serenity Cove Series by Rita Garcia

Samantha Forrester has it all together. Deafness at age fifteen has not hampered her success. Life, although predictable, has hit a comfortable stride. Until. Her world crumbles when secrets of the past are brought to light. She travels to Serenity Cove to settle her birth mother’s estate and search for her true identity. Samantha soon becomes enamored with the town. And then there's police chief Logan Delatorre who startles her pulse, and grandparents who refuse to acknowledge her... moreSamantha Forrester has it all together. Deafness at age fifteen has not hampered her success. Life, although predictable, has hit a comfortable stride. Until. Her world crumbles when secrets of the past are brought to light. She travels to Serenity Cove to settle her birth mother’s estate and search for her true identity. Samantha soon becomes enamored with the town. And then there's police chief Logan Delatorre who startles her pulse, and grandparents who refuse to acknowledge her. More mystery unfolds when an attack is levied against her—someone wants her out of Serenity Cove. Samantha’s faith is called into question when she stumbles over the need to forgive. Can Dr. Ellie Clarimonde help her connect the pieces of her past and learn the power of forgiveness? less

Welcome to Serenity Cove, where everyone knows your name, and your love life is the hottest topic at Julia’s coffee shop.A family secret coming to light shatters the world she knew. Her search for truth is rife with desire and danger in this story of rejection, forgiveness, and love.With her hearing dog, Goldie, by her side, Samantha travels to Serenity Cove to settle her birth-mother’s estate and seek a connection to the mother who gave her up for adoption... moreWelcome to Serenity Cove, where everyone knows your name, and your love life is the hottest topic at Julia’s coffee shop.A family secret coming to light shatters the world she knew. Her search for truth is rife with desire and danger in this story of rejection, forgiveness, and love.With her hearing dog, Goldie, by her side, Samantha travels to Serenity Cove to settle her birth-mother’s estate and seek a connection to the mother who gave her up for adoption. Almost instantly, Serenity Cove feels like home, with its quaint atmosphere and charming people.When Logan shows up, she feels something she’s never felt about a stranger before. Even after she moves into her apartment, the police chief keeps showing up to check on her. It takes no time at all for Samantha to realize he could be her safe place to fall, especially when her grandparents refuse to acknowledge her. But danger lurks around the corner, and someone wants Samantha out of Serenity Cove. Is it her past or her present that has her in the crosshairs? While she’s tempted to escape to her hometown, she can’t bring herself to leave, even when Logan’s protective nature feels stifling.Perhaps the biggest lesson for Samantha to learn is whether her biological family wants a relationship with her or not—she has a home here filled with love. Will Samantha take a stand, proving she belongs in Serenity Cove?If you love Sweet Small Town Romance, then you’ll love Kaleidoscope Summer. Buy your copy today. less

Romance, mystery and family drama intertwine in the small town of Serenity Cove. Jezzica Leigh, a young widow, struggles in her relationship with Christ and with starting over. She moves to Serenity Cove and purchases the Sea Glass Bookshop on Main Street. Detective Zack Johnston, the first man her heart reacts to since her husband’s death, also represents a world that failed to bring her husband’s murderers to justice. Can Dr... moreRomance, mystery and family drama intertwine in the small town of Serenity Cove. Jezzica Leigh, a young widow, struggles in her relationship with Christ and with starting over. She moves to Serenity Cove and purchases the Sea Glass Bookshop on Main Street. Detective Zack Johnston, the first man her heart reacts to since her husband’s death, also represents a world that failed to bring her husband’s murderers to justice. Can Dr. Ellie Clarimonde help Jezzica find her way back to Christ and the freedom to love again? “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” ~Isaiah 40:31 less