Seaside Dreams & Wishing Wells Series by Kel Summers

Will a return to a childhood memory be her second chance at love and happiness?Madison Harlow's life is a tapestry of recent sorrows—divorced, grieving the loss of her father, and burdened with a property she never wanted. The inheritance of a so-called "wee cottage" in Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is anything but small, thrusts her into a world she's ill-prepared for. The small manor, with its hidden courtyards and overgrown gardens, holds secrets and potential Madison can scarcely imagine... moreWill a return to a childhood memory be her second chance at love and happiness?Madison Harlow's life is a tapestry of recent sorrows—divorced, grieving the loss of her father, and burdened with a property she never wanted. The inheritance of a so-called "wee cottage" in Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is anything but small, thrusts her into a world she's ill-prepared for. The small manor, with its hidden courtyards and overgrown gardens, holds secrets and potential Madison can scarcely imagine. As she navigates the complexities of renovation and the mysteries entwined within the estate's walls, Madison finds herself in a battle of wills with Jackson Boone, a contractor with a reputation as daunting as the manor itself.Imani, Madison's vibrant and insightful friend, arrives to inject clarity and laughter into Madison's life, urging her to confront her past and embrace the future. But it's the discovery of a series of journals from a young girl, intertwined with the fate of a local artist, that captivates Madison. The artist's tragic story, rumored affairs, and a missing painting draw Madison deeper into the heart of Carmel's history, challenging her perceptions of love, loyalty, and the legacies we leave behind.As Madison peels back the layers of the manor's past, she must also confront her own, facing her fears and the possibility of new beginnings. But can she navigate the fine line between preserving the past and making room for her own future? As the line between friend and foe blurs with Jackson, Madison is forced to decide what she truly desires from life.Return to Carmel weaves a tale of intrigue, romance, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a town as charming and enigmatic as the characters who call it home. Will Madison's journey through the shadows illuminate the path to her own redemption, or will the secrets of the past consume her? less

Will a return to a childhood memory be her second chance at love and happiness?Madison Harlow's life is a tapestry of recent sorrows—divorced, grieving the loss of her father, and burdened with a property she never wanted. The inheritance of a so-called "wee cottage" in Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is anything but small, thrusts her into a world she's ill-prepared for. The small manor, with its hidden courtyards and overgrown gardens, holds secrets and potential Madison can scarcely imagine... moreWill a return to a childhood memory be her second chance at love and happiness?Madison Harlow's life is a tapestry of recent sorrows—divorced, grieving the loss of her father, and burdened with a property she never wanted. The inheritance of a so-called "wee cottage" in Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is anything but small, thrusts her into a world she's ill-prepared for. The small manor, with its hidden courtyards and overgrown gardens, holds secrets and potential Madison can scarcely imagine. As she navigates the complexities of renovation and the mysteries entwined within the estate's walls, Madison finds herself in a battle of wills with Jackson Boone, a contractor with a reputation as daunting as the manor itself.Imani, Madison's vibrant and insightful friend, arrives to inject clarity and laughter into Madison's life, urging her to confront her past and embrace the future. But it's the discovery of a series of journals from a young girl, intertwined with the fate of a local artist, that captivates Madison. The artist's tragic story, rumored affairs, and a missing painting draw Madison deeper into the heart of Carmel's history, challenging her perceptions of love, loyalty, and the legacies we leave behind.As Madison peels back the layers of the manor's past, she must also confront her own, facing her fears and the possibility of new beginnings. But can she navigate the fine line between preserving the past and making room for her own future? As the line between friend and foe blurs with Jackson, Madison is forced to decide what she truly desires from life.Return to Carmel weaves a tale of intrigue, romance, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a town as charming and enigmatic as the characters who call it home. Will Madison's journey through the shadows illuminate the path to her own redemption, or will the secrets of the past consume her? less

In the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Madison Harlow is about to discover that the path to self-discovery and true love is paved with unexpected twists and heart-wrenching turns.Secrets in Carmel weaves a captivating tale of family secrets, personal resilience, and the courage to love again, set against the picturesque backdrop of a charming coastal town... moreIn the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Madison Harlow is about to discover that the path to self-discovery and true love is paved with unexpected twists and heart-wrenching turns.Secrets in Carmel weaves a captivating tale of family secrets, personal resilience, and the courage to love again, set against the picturesque backdrop of a charming coastal town.Madison, a determined bed and breakfast owner, finds herself torn between the demands of her fledgling business and the needs of her estranged family. When her sister Esther concocts a lie that pulls Madison back into the tumultuous family dynamics that she thought she had escaped, she is forced to confront the unresolved issues that have haunted her since childhood. Amidst the chaos, Madison clings to the hope of rekindling her romance with Jackson Boone, a local contractor with secrets of his own.As Madison navigates the treacherous waters of family deceit and business crises, she stumbles upon a revelation that threatens to upend her world. The discovery of Jackson's unexpected life outside of their budding relationship leaves Madison questioning everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and trust.With her business in jeopardy, her family relationships fraying, and her heart on the line, Madison must decide whether to protect herself from further heartbreak or to risk everything for a chance at true happiness.Can Madison Harlow find the strength to face her past and build a future where love and forgiveness prevail, or will the shadows of Carmel consume her dreams forever? less

Spring has arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, but will the sunshine be enough to thaw the chill in Madison Harlow’s heart?Overcoming a love lost gets harder when the flowers are in bloom, the birds return to build new nests, and there are new guests to cater to and entertain.Grappling with expansion, reconnecting with her mother, and life in a small oceanside town, Madison feels she might have bitten off more than she can chew... moreSpring has arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, but will the sunshine be enough to thaw the chill in Madison Harlow’s heart?Overcoming a love lost gets harder when the flowers are in bloom, the birds return to build new nests, and there are new guests to cater to and entertain.Grappling with expansion, reconnecting with her mother, and life in a small oceanside town, Madison feels she might have bitten off more than she can chew.Though Ben Silas is there to catch her after her fall and fill her lonely nights, it’s still Jackson Boone’s arms she craves. But she has never wasted time on wishful thinking.Will Madison find the strength to move on? Will life throw more curveballs her way? Will she ever be able to repair her relationship with her mother?Will she finally be selfish and put herself first?Join Madison and your favorite Carmel residents as they celebrate spring and find their way back to love. less

In the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea lies The Wee Cottage, a charming bed and breakfast that harbors more than just picturesque views and cozy guest rooms—it's the backdrop for Madison Harlow's journey of discovery, love, and new beginnings. Forever in Carmel weaves the tale of Madison's journey as she navigates the trials of entrepreneurship, the complexities of family bonds, and the unexpected twists of fate that bring new love into her life... moreIn the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea lies The Wee Cottage, a charming bed and breakfast that harbors more than just picturesque views and cozy guest rooms—it's the backdrop for Madison Harlow's journey of discovery, love, and new beginnings. Forever in Carmel weaves the tale of Madison's journey as she navigates the trials of entrepreneurship, the complexities of family bonds, and the unexpected twists of fate that bring new love into her life.No summer in Madison’s memory has been colder than the one she is in now. Though they have crossed the veil, she still carries the memories of her parents within her like a heavy ache. New circumstances provide impossible opportunities, and old revelations throw everything she thought to be true into disarray. Grappling with the truth is harder than she imagined, but luckily, she isn’t alone.With the support of her sister Esther, the eccentric Glitterati Gang, and Jackson Boone—a man whose own tangled past with Madison evolves into a deep and abiding connection—she discovers the strength within to build a future she never imagined possible.The Wee Cottage has become more than just a business venture for Madison; it is a sanctuary where lost relationships are healed and new family ties are forged. As Madison and Jackson's relationship blossoms amidst the backdrop of their shared challenges and triumphs, a surprise proposal and an unexpected revelation promise to change their lives forever.Set against the stunning landscape of Carmel-by-the-Sea, "Forever in Carmel" is a heartwarming story of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of love. But as Madison learns, the path to true happiness is fraught with obstacles. Can she reconcile the shadows of her past with the promise of a new beginning? less