Stories from Swan Harbour Series by Sophie Bartow

Daniel Patterson had tried and failed to unravel the mysteries surrounding Sally Miller. But, after all, what did he expect? He was the proverbial 'almost guy' who tripped over his words.'Almost' signed a professional hockey contract.'Almost' went to medical school.'Almost' married. ~~~SH~~~From the beginning, Sally Miller was wary of the emotions Danny Patterson elicited. He made her feel too much, too soon. But as time passes, she allows him close enough to see he is her kindred spirit... moreDaniel Patterson had tried and failed to unravel the mysteries surrounding Sally Miller. But, after all, what did he expect? He was the proverbial 'almost guy' who tripped over his words.'Almost' signed a professional hockey contract.'Almost' went to medical school.'Almost' married. ~~~SH~~~From the beginning, Sally Miller was wary of the emotions Danny Patterson elicited. He made her feel too much, too soon. But as time passes, she allows him close enough to see he is her kindred spirit. And his arms become her haven.But when her past and present collide and he learns all is not as it seems, how will he react? Will Danny let go of his 'almost' status to become Sally's forever haven? less

Forever begins with a little hope…When Elsa Winters realizes the man she loves won’t allow himself to love her back, she flees New York City to start a new life in Swan Harbor. The comfort of being there with Emma, her best friend, and dealing with her new pediatric practice, help distract her. Except, Elsa can’t forget the man whose eyes spoke to her.~~~SH~~~Paramedic Liam Reade knew Elsa was dangerous to everything he’d come to believe... moreForever begins with a little hope…When Elsa Winters realizes the man she loves won’t allow himself to love her back, she flees New York City to start a new life in Swan Harbor. The comfort of being there with Emma, her best friend, and dealing with her new pediatric practice, help distract her. Except, Elsa can’t forget the man whose eyes spoke to her.~~~SH~~~Paramedic Liam Reade knew Elsa was dangerous to everything he’d come to believe. But words from his past have him thinking he doesn’t deserve a happy ending and he lets her walk out of his life. However, fate had other plans.~~~SH~~~An enemy from his brother’s past threatens, and Liam rushes to Swan Harbor to warn Killian. The town’s hope soothes his battered heart, pushing him to rethink his idea of the future. As the danger surrounding them grows, can Elsa, Liam, Killian, Emma, and their friends work together to save Swan Harbor before everything blows up around them?~~~SH~~~When hope is all you have, is it enough? less

Listen to your heart. It always knows.After a health scare, Ava King leaves the running of her family’s corporation to others and sets off to find balance in her life. She wants her family, a career, and love. And spending time with her grown daughter Emma, in swan Harbor, seems like the perfect opportunity. But while there, a mystery behind a charm bracelet leads her to a shocking discovery. ~~~SH~~~Finley Reade had reinvented himself several times for love... moreListen to your heart. It always knows.After a health scare, Ava King leaves the running of her family’s corporation to others and sets off to find balance in her life. She wants her family, a career, and love. And spending time with her grown daughter Emma, in swan Harbor, seems like the perfect opportunity. But while there, a mystery behind a charm bracelet leads her to a shocking discovery. ~~~SH~~~Finley Reade had reinvented himself several times for love. Now with two grown sons, who have found happiness, he’s ready to find the woman to fill the lonely places inside. Ava King is everything he wants, but with her daughter engaged to his son, she’s unwilling to give him a chance. ~~~SH~~~Then they both encounter Captain Jack, Swan Harbor’s eccentric resident. His sage advice has Ava rethinking everything and slowly, she learns to share pieces of her heart with Finn. But secrets from his past threaten to derail any hope for a future with Ava or his sons. He must decide, should he stay and fight for the family he so desperately desires? Or leave everything he loves behind?~~~SH~~~Are family and love worth fighting for? less

Can the Past Save the Present? Or is Hope Doomed?Emma Foster and Killian Reade have finally set a wedding date. But as their special day arrives, with the fate of Jonesy and his hope resting on their shoulders, can they truly get married?For generations, a Spanish Galleon has been the centerpiece in Swan Harbor. It belonged to a pirate, who had loved and lost Hope Prince. But with their journals uncovered, and Jonesy ailing, it's a race to reunite the star-crossed lovers and save hope... moreCan the Past Save the Present? Or is Hope Doomed?Emma Foster and Killian Reade have finally set a wedding date. But as their special day arrives, with the fate of Jonesy and his hope resting on their shoulders, can they truly get married?For generations, a Spanish Galleon has been the centerpiece in Swan Harbor. It belonged to a pirate, who had loved and lost Hope Prince. But with their journals uncovered, and Jonesy ailing, it's a race to reunite the star-crossed lovers and save hope. Join Emma, Killian, Captain Jack, and the rest of their families, as they learn the love story of Ian Jones and Hope Prince. Will they uncover the answers they seek, while they travel in the lover’s footsteps?Can Jonesy, the symbol of Swan Harbor's hope be saved? Or are hope and the town destined to fade away? less