Seashore Cove Series by Bertie Stein

She came home seeking peace. She found danger, secrets—and the man she never stopped loving.When investigative journalist Meghan Collins returns to the quiet coastal town of Seashore Cove, she never expected to be swept into a firestorm of deceit. A beloved historic pier is reduced to ash—and the new interim fire chief, Cody Mitchell, is named the prime suspect.Cody once broke her heart. Now he’s fighting for his career, his reputation, and maybe even his life... moreShe came home seeking peace. She found danger, secrets—and the man she never stopped loving.When investigative journalist Meghan Collins returns to the quiet coastal town of Seashore Cove, she never expected to be swept into a firestorm of deceit. A beloved historic pier is reduced to ash—and the new interim fire chief, Cody Mitchell, is named the prime suspect.Cody once broke her heart. Now he’s fighting for his career, his reputation, and maybe even his life.Determined to clear his name, Meghan digs deeper—and uncovers corruption that reaches the highest levels of town leadership. When her own father becomes a key suspect and two townspeople go missing, the story turns personal—and deadly.As Meghan and Cody search for the truth, old wounds resurface, sparks reignite, and faith is tested. But the closer they get to exposing the truth, the more dangerous it becomes…Can they stop an arsonist before the flames consume everything—including their second chance at love?Perfect for fans of clean romantic suspense, Framed by Fire blends small-town mystery, heart-pounding intrigue, and a sweet slow-burn romance you won’t forget. less

When PR executive Riley Mitchell's career implodes, she flees to the last place she ever wanted to return—her hometown of Seashore Cove. Twelve years away hasn't healed the wounds that drove her from the Oregon coast, but a reservation at the charming Sandpiper Inn seems like the perfect place to hide while she figures out her next move.Lucas Gray has spent two years rebuilding his life after losing everything in Boston... moreWhen PR executive Riley Mitchell's career implodes, she flees to the last place she ever wanted to return—her hometown of Seashore Cove. Twelve years away hasn't healed the wounds that drove her from the Oregon coast, but a reservation at the charming Sandpiper Inn seems like the perfect place to hide while she figures out her next move.Lucas Gray has spent two years rebuilding his life after losing everything in Boston. Running a quiet coastal inn suits a man determined never to care about anyone again. But when a green-eyed guest arrives with secrets as deep as his own, Lucas finds his carefully constructed walls beginning to crumble.Just as Riley begins to believe in second chances, her past catches up with her in the form of international criminals who'll stop at nothing to silence her. When an explosion leaves Riley fighting for her life and Lucas consumed with guilt over his failure to protect her, he abandons her bedside to hunt down those responsible—choosing vengeance over the woman who needs him most.Now Riley must learn to navigate a world forever changed while Lucas discovers that some enemies can't be defeated with justice alone. If they're going to find their way back to each other, Lucas must prove that love means showing up for the hard days, and Riley must decide if a man who runs from his fears is worth fighting for.In Seashore Cove, broken hearts can find healing—but only if they're brave enough to choose love over fear.*****Shattered Shoreline is a powerful contemporary Christian romance that weaves together themes of faith, healing, and the transformative power of authentic love. It's a story about choosing love over fear, presence over protection, and faith over despair. A romance that doesn't shy away from real pain but ultimately celebrates the healing power of unconditional love. If you are a fan of Storm Front by Susan May Warren, you are going to fall in love with Shattered Shoreline. Although each book in the series can be read as a standalone, it is recommended to read the series in the order of publication dates. less

When corporate attorney Nathan Morrison arrives in the small coastal town of Seashore Cove, his assignment seems quietly settle claims from families whose teenagers have mysteriously fallen ill. But as seventeen kids struggle with devastating neurological symptoms, Nathan discovers his client, Cascade Chemical, has been knowingly poisoning the community's children... moreWhen corporate attorney Nathan Morrison arrives in the small coastal town of Seashore Cove, his assignment seems quietly settle claims from families whose teenagers have mysteriously fallen ill. But as seventeen kids struggle with devastating neurological symptoms, Nathan discovers his client, Cascade Chemical, has been knowingly poisoning the community's children.Claire Thompson returned to Seashore Cove to heal from her own past traumas, finding unexpected love with FBI Agent Tom Hartwell—the partner of her late husband. But when she encounters Nathan Morrison, she's shattered to recognize him as the son she gave up for adoption twenty-seven years ago, now working for the very company destroying her community.As Nathan uncovers evidence of contamination that goes back years and affects far more victims than anyone imagined, he must choose between the partnership and fortune he's worked for his entire life, or protecting the children of strangers. When he and whistleblower Felicia Santos attempt to expose the truth, they become targets of a corporate conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of law enforcement.With his own son among the poisoned teenagers, Tom races against time to save the witnesses and stop Cascade Chemical before more children are harmed. But in a town where federal agents take bribes and corporations will kill to protect their profits, trusting the wrong person could be fatal.In this gripping tale of environmental crime and family secrets, a mother's desperate love for the son she never knew, a father's fight to save his poisoned child, and a young lawyer's crisis of conscience collide in a battle between corporate greed and small-town justice.Some choices define us. Some secrets redeem us. And sometimes, the family we choose is stronger than the forces trying to tear us apart.*****Fans of Erin Brockovich's real-life environmental justice will be captivated by this fictional thriller that pits a small town against corporate corruption.If you enjoy the complex family dynamics and coastal settings of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series, the environmental legal thrillers of John Grisham, or the emotional depth of small-town suspense by Colleen Coble and Irene Hannon, Hidden Harbor delivers all the small town suspense you crave.This Christian romantic mystery weaves together elements of clean second-chance love, family secrets, and a race against time to save poisoned children, creating a page-turner in the tradition of Terri Blackstock's environmental thrillers and Susan May Warren's Montana Rescue series.Although each book in the series can be read as a standalone, the characters are interconnected and it is recommended to read the series in the order of publication dates. less