Harbor Bay Series by Abby Costa

Sometimes the brightest light is only visible in the darkest storm. Sheriff’s deputy Hanes Culver and his teacher wife, Serena, are anchored by their faith and their love for their daughter, Josie . But when an unexpected illness shatters their world, the foundation of their marriage begins to crack.In the crushing grief that follows, they find themselves on opposite shores. Hanes buries his pain in the duty of his uniform, working endless shifts to avoid a home haunted by thoughts... moreSometimes the brightest light is only visible in the darkest storm. Sheriff’s deputy Hanes Culver and his teacher wife, Serena, are anchored by their faith and their love for their daughter, Josie . But when an unexpected illness shatters their world, the foundation of their marriage begins to crack.In the crushing grief that follows, they find themselves on opposite shores. Hanes buries his pain in the duty of his uniform, working endless shifts to avoid a home haunted by thoughts. Serena surrounds herself with memories, unable to understand Hanes’s need for distance. They’re two people drowning separately in the same ocean of grief.With Hanes’s faith in tatters and Serena questioning the God she’s always served, can they find their way back to each other? Or will their different ways of grieving tear them apart for good? Part 1 of a 2 part Duet in the small town of Harbor Bay less

Sometimes the deepest darkness shows you the light you were meant to follow all along. An unexpected death has shattered Serena and Hanes Culver’s world—and their marriage. Grief has become a wall between them, leaving them strangers living separate lives in the same small town. Serena clings to every sweet moment, desperate to keep memories alive, while Hanes buries his pain in the duty of his deputy’s uniform, avoiding a home that echoes with a silence he can’t bear... moreSometimes the deepest darkness shows you the light you were meant to follow all along. An unexpected death has shattered Serena and Hanes Culver’s world—and their marriage. Grief has become a wall between them, leaving them strangers living separate lives in the same small town. Serena clings to every sweet moment, desperate to keep memories alive, while Hanes buries his pain in the duty of his deputy’s uniform, avoiding a home that echoes with a silence he can’t bear.But a wish forces them back under the same roof for six months with a list of instructions. Now, they must face their pain together. Serena must find a way to reach a husband who won’t speak of his grief, and Hanes must confront the constant reminders of a life he can’t bear to remember.Forced to face the wreckage of their life and their faith, can they navigate their different paths of grief without losing each other for good? Or will honoring a last wish be the very thing that breaks them completely? Part 2 of a 2 part Duet in the small coastal town of Harbor Bay Reader trigger This book contains child death content. less

Sometimes you have to return to the shore you left behind to find the grace you never stopped needing.Dr. Sophia Martinez has spent eighteen years running from Harbor Bay, her heart burdened by a secret she’s carried since she was a teenager. Now back to open a wildlife rescue center, she hopes to find redemption in healing God’s creatures, even if she doesn't believe she deserves healing herself. But facing Luke Anderson—the man she left behind—tests her fragile faith like nothing else... moreSometimes you have to return to the shore you left behind to find the grace you never stopped needing.Dr. Sophia Martinez has spent eighteen years running from Harbor Bay, her heart burdened by a secret she’s carried since she was a teenager. Now back to open a wildlife rescue center, she hopes to find redemption in healing God’s creatures, even if she doesn't believe she deserves healing herself. But facing Luke Anderson—the man she left behind—tests her fragile faith like nothing else .Sheriff Luke Anderson has built a life on duty, faith, and raising his daughter alone. He’s the town’s steady anchor, but Sophia’s return stirs up old hurts and questions he thought he’d given to God years ago. He’s wary of opening his heart again, especially when he doesn't know the truth about why she really left.When a storm threatens the town and forces them to work together, the walls between them begin to crumble. But for true restoration to happen, Sophia must find the courage to confess her painful secret, and Luke must decide if he can offer the forgiveness she so desperately needs. Can they trust that God’s timing is perfect, even when it takes eighteen years to see the plan?A heartwarming tale of second chances, the healing power of honesty, and finding that God’s grace is deeper than any ocean. less