Seashell Island Series by Brenda Kennedy, Rebecca Angle-Martin

After mourning her deceased husband for more than two decades, Grace Stewart feels like she's able to finally move on. With the assistance of her family, she opens a candle and craft shop on Seashell Island, and with their continued support she slowly starts to rebuild her life. Taking it one day at a time, Grace begins to enjoy and appreciate her independence and her decision to live again... moreAfter mourning her deceased husband for more than two decades, Grace Stewart feels like she's able to finally move on. With the assistance of her family, she opens a candle and craft shop on Seashell Island, and with their continued support she slowly starts to rebuild her life. Taking it one day at a time, Grace begins to enjoy and appreciate her independence and her decision to live again. She realizes she didn’t die the dreadful night her husband, Michael, did, although she did stop living so many years ago. Grace is surprised and excited when Doctor James Taylor shows an interest in her and asks her out. Grace finds herself with feelings she never expected to have again. James is everything she's ever dreamed of. But when someone accuses James of misconduct, Grace begins to question if he's really the man she thought he was. Does love continue to blossom on Seashell Island, or does Grace find herself heartbroken and alone? less

Sophia Moretti I've been abused by my husband, Lazzaro, for nearly the entire time of our twenty-five years of marriage. When my eighteen-year-old daughter, Isabella, saw my most recent injuries, she suggested we both leave my abusive husband while I was still able. She feared I wouldn't survive the next beating. After deciding on a location that was nothing more than a speck on the map, we packed up as much as our car would hold and left Nebraska for Seashell Island... moreSophia Moretti I've been abused by my husband, Lazzaro, for nearly the entire time of our twenty-five years of marriage. When my eighteen-year-old daughter, Isabella, saw my most recent injuries, she suggested we both leave my abusive husband while I was still able. She feared I wouldn't survive the next beating. After deciding on a location that was nothing more than a speck on the map, we packed up as much as our car would hold and left Nebraska for Seashell Island. I knew starting over wouldn't be easy, but maybe island life could offer some peace and tranquility we both desperately needed. When we arrived on the island, it was everything I dreamed of and everything I needed. But I didn't expect to meet a man who had the potential to change my life. Tony Romano Since my wife died of cancer several years ago, I've spent every day mourning her and the loss of the life we had. Since then I've focused my time and energy on my business, my son and his wife, and my two granddaughters. But there was still something missing. I was still missing my beloved Maria. But when I saw a battered woman and her daughter at the church, I knew I wanted to help them. I didn't know for sure what caused her injuries, but my age and wisdom told me someone was responsible. The more I got to know Sophia, the more my attraction for her grew. The only problems were that I couldn't let go of my deceased wife and Sophia's husband wasn't ready to let go of her. less

When Isabella Moretti returns to Seashell Island after graduating from college, she doesn’t expect to meet anyone. Her plans are to stay for the summer before venturing out on her own into the work force of New York City. But fate has other plans. She meets Walker Hudson one night while staying at the inn and their relationship blossoms quickly. He is everything she ever dreamed of. In fact, he is too good to be true... moreWhen Isabella Moretti returns to Seashell Island after graduating from college, she doesn’t expect to meet anyone. Her plans are to stay for the summer before venturing out on her own into the work force of New York City. But fate has other plans. She meets Walker Hudson one night while staying at the inn and their relationship blossoms quickly. He is everything she ever dreamed of. In fact, he is too good to be true. After the breakup with Walker, Isabella decides on a whim to stay on the secluded island. She opens her own business and gets right to work on making it successful, and then she discovers she's pregnant with Walker’s baby. When she tells him the news, he leaves the island and changes his number, hoping she will never find him again. Broken and hurt, Isabella plans on raising the baby alone and making the best of being a single parent. Can Isabella make it on her own with a baby? Does Walker come back into her life and complicate things more than they already are? Or does someone else steal her heart and help her through this life-changing time? less