Starlight Shores Series by Kay Correll

Her reputation in ruins, her only refuge is a small coastal town and a lighthouse with secrets of its own. After a false accusation of theft shatters her career and her confidence, art teacher Emily Blackstone escapes to a quiet cottage on the Gulf Coast. She only wants to hide from the media storm that ruined her life, but the small town of Starlight Shores has other plans... moreHer reputation in ruins, her only refuge is a small coastal town and a lighthouse with secrets of its own. After a false accusation of theft shatters her career and her confidence, art teacher Emily Blackstone escapes to a quiet cottage on the Gulf Coast. She only wants to hide from the media storm that ruined her life, but the small town of Starlight Shores has other plans. Among the Lighthouse Cottage residents, Emily finds unexpected allies in the wise lighthouse keeper, Winnie, and her protective nephew, Cliff. But Grant Stone, the handsome local gallery owner, is wary of outsiders with artistic ambitions, especially one with a past that’s made headlines. When Emily discovers an old lighthouse journal hinting at long-buried family secrets, she's drawn deeper into the tight-knit community. As she cautiously begins painting again, her art becomes raw and honest, unlike anything she's created before. When her past comes roaring back with new threats, Emily must choose between running again or finding the courage to exhibit her deeply personal new work and fight for her name. In a place where the tides uncover what was hidden, she must learn that redemption doesn’t come from proving her innocence to the world, but from reclaiming her own voice. Lighthouse Cottages, book one in the Starlight Shores series, is set on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This heartwarming novel blends small-town charm, found family, gentle romance, and a touch of mystery. Perfect for readers who love coastal fiction, lighthouse settings, emotional healing journeys, and stories about second chances, this book explores creativity, community, and the quiet strength it takes to start over when life falls apart. less

High-powered marketing executive Cassidy Wren didn’t plan to spend her mandatory, so-called vacation in a sleepy coastal town—especially not one with a failing festival and opinions about everything. Burned out, bitter, and convinced her career is slipping away, Cassidy arrives in Starlight Shores determined to endure her time at the quaint seaside cottage, build a comeback plan, and return to corporate life... moreHigh-powered marketing executive Cassidy Wren didn’t plan to spend her mandatory, so-called vacation in a sleepy coastal town—especially not one with a failing festival and opinions about everything. Burned out, bitter, and convinced her career is slipping away, Cassidy arrives in Starlight Shores determined to endure her time at the quaint seaside cottage, build a comeback plan, and return to corporate life. But when the mayor learns of her marketing background, Cassidy is strong-armed into reviving the town’s struggling annual Harbor Festival, a beloved event tied to the community’s maritime heritage. From the start, Cassidy clashes with Bryan Lucas, a third-generation fisherman and head of the festival committee. Bryan is fiercely protective of the working waterfront and deeply suspicious of Cassidy’s big-city ideas. As planning unfolds, their professional tension gives way to reluctant respect and a growing attraction neither expected. While researching the festival’s past, Cassidy uncovers old photographs showing the lighthouse hosting mysterious academic visitors in the past. Winnie, the lighthouse keeper, offers only half-answers, hinting at a past no one seems eager to discuss. As storms threaten festival preparations and outside developers circle the lighthouse, the town bands together. Working alongside neighbors who quickly become friends, Cassidy discovers something she never found in corporate success: a true sense of belonging. When her boss arrives with a promotion that would pull her away just as the festival begins, Cassidy must choose between the life she planned and the community she’s grown to love. Set against the warm, windswept coast of Florida, Harbor Festival, book two in the Starlight Shores series, is a heartwarming small-town romance about community, second chances, found family, and the secrets a lighthouse keeps. Perfect for readers who love cozy coastal fiction, gentle romance, and stories where belonging matters more than ambition. less