Widow's Point Island Trilogy Series by Jeulia Hesse

To save her son, she'll marry a man who has sworn off love. After her wealthy in-laws launch a vicious custody battle, widowed nurse Kelsey York is out of options. Her only hope is a marriage of convenience with Preston "Mac" MacCormack—the island's resident grumpy billionaire who is determined to sail away from his own tragic past. The deal is she gets a husband with the power to protect her son, and he fulfills his grandfather's dying wish... moreTo save her son, she'll marry a man who has sworn off love. After her wealthy in-laws launch a vicious custody battle, widowed nurse Kelsey York is out of options. Her only hope is a marriage of convenience with Preston "Mac" MacCormack—the island's resident grumpy billionaire who is determined to sail away from his own tragic past. The deal is she gets a husband with the power to protect her son, and he fulfills his grandfather's dying wish. But due to their forced proximity in a small cottage on the coast of Maine, their carefully constructed arrangement begins to crumble. The lines blur between protector and partner, between a fake marriage and a real found family. Mac finds himself captivated by the fierce single mom and her bright, curious son, the two people who threaten his vow of solitude. Just as they begin to imagine a future together, a shocking act of violence reveals the true depths of their enemy's obsession. And when a grim discovery is unearthed on the grounds of the island's historic mansion, they realize the secrets of Widow's Point are far deadlier than they ever imagined. This page-turning romantic suspense is perfect for readers who love a protector hero, a resilient heroine, and a story where a temporary arrangement leads to a love that could last forever. less

When you find bones in a garden, it’s not a history project anymore. When Kaitlin Mathews arrives on the windswept shores of Widow’s Point Island, she’s seeking answers. Adopted as a baby and armed with only fragments of her past, Kaitlin’s research into the island’s abandoned maternity home draws her into a web of long-buried secrets... moreWhen you find bones in a garden, it’s not a history project anymore. When Kaitlin Mathews arrives on the windswept shores of Widow’s Point Island, she’s seeking answers. Adopted as a baby and armed with only fragments of her past, Kaitlin’s research into the island’s abandoned maternity home draws her into a web of long-buried secrets. Sheriff Mattison Winters has spent his life protecting the island’s insular residents, but the discovery of human remains on the grounds of the island’s mansion changes everything. As Kaitlin’s investigation into the mansion’s dark history collides with Matt’s search for justice, they uncover a chilling conspiracy of greed, betrayal, and murder that stretches back decades. But someone is determined to keep the past buried. It becomes clear that Widow’s Point Island guards its secrets fiercely—and not all of them are willing to rest in peace. Buried Secrets is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and the lengths we go to uncover the truth—and to protect the ones we love. Fans of The Widow’s House and The Last House on Needless Street will find themselves enthralled by this atmospheric thriller where the past refuses to stay buried. less

Contractor Sully Sullivan doesn't believe in ghosts. Mansion owner Amy York doesn't believe in giving up. When Amy hires the stubborn, infuriatingly pragmatic Sully to restore the crumbling Blackwell mansion on Widow's Point Island, their partnership sparks more friction than progress. She sees hope and healing in its weather-worn walls. He sees rot risk and one maddening woman who makes him forget every reason to walk away... moreContractor Sully Sullivan doesn't believe in ghosts. Mansion owner Amy York doesn't believe in giving up. When Amy hires the stubborn, infuriatingly pragmatic Sully to restore the crumbling Blackwell mansion on Widow's Point Island, their partnership sparks more friction than progress. She sees hope and healing in its weather-worn walls. He sees rot risk and one maddening woman who makes him forget every reason to walk away. When the local media dubs their project the "Murder Mansion" after human remains are discovered, both of their reputations and livelihoods are threatened. Hoping a lucrative filming contract will save the project, Amy opens the doors to a televised ghost hunting team, but their arrival ignites far more than curiosity Their cameras capture something that wants to destroy them. . In order to escape the mansion's dark history, Amy and Sully must trust the one thing they hadn't planned on, each other. less