She lost everything. She came here for a break. She didn't mean to risk her heart again.
Eva Hamilton spent years building one of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants. Awards, recognition and reservations booked months in advance.
From the outside, she had everything she’d ever worked for.
Then one devastating betrayal changes everything.
Burned out and unsure what comes next, Eva accepts a temporary position at a small waterfront café in Sunset Cove, a coastal town where nobody cares about food critics, industry rankings, or magazine lists. They only care whether the food is good and whether you’ll stay for a second slice of pie.
The job is supposed to be a brief summer escape.
Three months, then she’ll return to her real life. At least, that’s the plan.
But as Eva settles into the rhythm of the town, she finds herself drawn to Lucas Reed, the reserved handyman who always seems to show up when she needs him most. Lucas has spent years keeping his own secrets buried, and the last thing he wants is to let anyone get close.
Yet with every passing day, Sunset Cove begins to feel less like a detour and more like home. Now Eva must decide whether success is worth returning to if it means leaving behind the life she’s only just begun to build.
A heartwarming story about second chances, fresh starts, friendship, and finding the courage to choose a different future.
Perfect for fans of feel-good women's fiction full of heart and hope.
Eva Hamilton spent years building one of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants. Awards, recognition and reservations booked months in advance.
From the outside, she had everything she’d ever worked for.
Then one devastating betrayal changes everything.
Burned out and unsure what comes next, Eva accepts a temporary position at a small waterfront café in Sunset Cove, a coastal town where nobody cares about food critics, industry rankings, or magazine lists. They only care whether the food is good and whether you’ll stay for a second slice of pie.
The job is supposed to be a brief summer escape.
Three months, then she’ll return to her real life. At least, that’s the plan.
But as Eva settles into the rhythm of the town, she finds herself drawn to Lucas Reed, the reserved handyman who always seems to show up when she needs him most. Lucas has spent years keeping his own secrets buried, and the last thing he wants is to let anyone get close.
Yet with every passing day, Sunset Cove begins to feel less like a detour and more like home. Now Eva must decide whether success is worth returning to if it means leaving behind the life she’s only just begun to build.
A heartwarming story about second chances, fresh starts, friendship, and finding the courage to choose a different future.
Perfect for fans of feel-good women's fiction full of heart and hope.
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