Raspberry Ridge Sweet Beach Romance Series by Jessie Gussman

Vera Miller, a talented garden designer, comes to Raspberry Ridge with a heavy heart, planning a garden in memory of her son.Dominic, her estranged husband, joins her to help.Working together, they reminisce about their youth spent by Lake Michigan's shores.Amidst the town's serene beauty and golden sunsets, Vera and Dominic confront their past, wondering if the magic of Raspberry Ridge can help them heal and rebuild their fractured marriage.

She thought she was going on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, but he dropped her off and drove out of town, leaving Skyler Montgomery scared, penniless and alone.She thought it was fate when she saw the woman in the garden who said she needed a caretaker. But then the woman’s grumpy son informs her that his mother has Alheizmer’s and he’s taking care of her - no help needed.Skyler waits until he goes inside and sleeps in his garage to stay out of the rain... moreShe thought she was going on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, but he dropped her off and drove out of town, leaving Skyler Montgomery scared, penniless and alone.She thought it was fate when she saw the woman in the garden who said she needed a caretaker. But then the woman’s grumpy son informs her that his mother has Alheizmer’s and he’s taking care of her - no help needed.Skyler waits until he goes inside and sleeps in his garage to stay out of the rain. She has no idea of what she’ll do in the morning.Homer Aitken didn’t know where the pesky woman came from, but he doesn’t have time to deal with his mother, let alone another needy female. He has formulas to figure out and equations to master.But not even he can say no to her sweet little baby and he soon finds himself with not one, but three females living under his roof.And maybe that’s not so bad. less

Once, Claire had the life others dreamed about—but now she’s drowning in debt, loss, and loneliness. At thirty-five, Claire never imagined herself divorced, a single mom, unemployed, and moving back to her grandmother’s ramshackle farmhouse in the quiet countryside of Raspberry Ridge. She left the small-town life behind decades ago for city glamour and success, only to see everything she built crumble overnight... moreOnce, Claire had the life others dreamed about—but now she’s drowning in debt, loss, and loneliness. At thirty-five, Claire never imagined herself divorced, a single mom, unemployed, and moving back to her grandmother’s ramshackle farmhouse in the quiet countryside of Raspberry Ridge. She left the small-town life behind decades ago for city glamour and success, only to see everything she built crumble overnight. Determined to start anew, she immerses herself in restoring her grandmother’s neglected farm, rekindling friendships she’d once forgotten, and reconnecting with the simpler joys she ignored in pursuit of her career. But just as Claire begins to find peace in tending gardens, baking pies, and watching fireflies dance beneath the stars, a ghost from her past appears, bringing with her all the heartbreak and guilt Claire had carefully hidden. Suddenly, buried truths emerge—secrets Claire kept hidden, believing they would protect those she loved most. With her future hanging by a thread, she must choose between clinging to familiar pain or risking everything on a new beginning. Claire soon realizes that home isn't just a place, but it is wherever the people she loves are. Will she find the courage to face the past and open her heart again—even when the risk of heartbreak seems inevitable? less

Feeling lost and abandoned after a miscarriage and losing her mother, Lauren escapes to the quaint lakeside village of Raspberry Ridge, desperate to piece her life back together.Twelve years earlier, she’d married and left her hometown and her family’s small bakery behind. Now, heartbroken and feeling more alone than she ever had in her life, she hopes the simplicity of her hometown and opening the bakery that held so many percious memories can offer the healing she so desperately needs... moreFeeling lost and abandoned after a miscarriage and losing her mother, Lauren escapes to the quaint lakeside village of Raspberry Ridge, desperate to piece her life back together.Twelve years earlier, she’d married and left her hometown and her family’s small bakery behind. Now, heartbroken and feeling more alone than she ever had in her life, she hopes the simplicity of her hometown and opening the bakery that held so many percious memories can offer the healing she so desperately needs.As Lauren takes up her mother’s legacy, baking pastries and serving coffee to friendly locals, she slowly finds a sense of belonging again. Her friendship with Matteo, the charming bookstore owner next door, is a balm to her soul. But Lauren’s newfound peace is shattered when her husband arrives, pleading for forgiveness and complicating the fragile happiness she's begun to build.As secrets unravel and old wounds resurface, Lauren must confront the painful truth of why she left—and finally face the truth about herself. She learns that true happiness lies not in escaping the past, but is a deliberate choice. And embracing love and family, might give her the courage to trust her heart again. less

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... moreMore 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." - CathyBooks in the Raspberry Ridge Series:On the Sandy BeachUnder the Rising MoonDown the Dirt RoadAround the Next BendInto the Golden DawnBeyond the Setting SunBeside the Rolling WavesBelow the Far HorizonOver the Verdant HillsBetween the Shady GrovesThrough the Dark Night less