She Came for the House, But Stayed for the Love She Never Expected.Maggie Reynolds has spent her whole life cloistered in her childhood hometown. But when she discovers her great-aunt Cora left her a beautiful beach house in her will, she puts aside her fears and embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts.Luke Pryor has helped great-aunt Cora’s veteran’s retreat flourish for years... moreShe Came for the House, But Stayed for the Love She Never Expected.Maggie Reynolds has spent her whole life cloistered in her childhood hometown. But when she discovers her great-aunt Cora left her a beautiful beach house in her will, she puts aside her fears and embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts.Luke Pryor has helped great-aunt Cora’s veteran’s retreat flourish for years. As a retired Marine and the retreat’s unofficial handyman, his grizzled and rough-around-the-edges personality drives a wedge between him and Maggie—but it also ignites a curiosity within her that she struggles to deny.Surrounded by idyllic coastal scenery—and a host of quirky personalities—Maggie and her daughter Gina must embrace their roles as community leaders and fill their great-aunt’s shoes… all while Maggie fights the magnetic attraction she feels for Luke. And after their plans for the retreat causes them to butt heads with local lawmakers, she’ll be forced to work with Luke to save the retreat her great-aunt worked so hard to build.Can Maggie create a new future for herself and the retreat? And can she unravel the fascinating secrets that great-aunt Cora kept hidden her entire life?Step into a delightful & feel-good beachside adventure that cherishes the joys of community, friendship, and later-in-life love. The House By The Beach is a cozy and relaxing read that will immerse you in the small-town charm of a sleepy coastal town. less
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