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Instead of Ashes
(2023)(The second book in the Tranquility Island Romance series)
A novel by Everlee Whitman
Her arms went around Dylan as she laid her head upon his heart. It was beating so fast, and this moment was perfection.
In the calming waters of Lake Michigan lies a healing haven, an island designed as a sanctuary for the heartbroken. Those who lost their partners, either to death or through a divorce, seek solace, spiritual support, and a chance for a new life. Time slows, wounds heal, and love blooms again on this island. Individuals, each bearing the weight of their pasts, make their way to this haven. Brought together by grief, they step onto the island's shores, with the whispers of their heartache drowned by the soothing waves. The island and its activities work their subtle magic as days turn into weeks. The visitors find laughter and camaraderie in shared experiences, their sorrow gradually replaced by hope. Amidst the serene landscapes, they bare their souls, forming bonds of friendship as enduring as the island.
Scarlett clings to her wedding ring, her reluctance to embrace the serenity and the island's inhabitants only wavering because of a pledge to her daughter. Dylan remains mired in the aftermath of a trauma, haunted by memories as he roams the shoreline. As their paths converge, evenings and long walks transform into moments of mutual understanding and empathy, as both seek solace and recovery amid the beauty of the island's shores.
Dylan bears the weight of a harrowing ordeal, having endured the aftermath of a school shooting that left him grappling with severe PTSD. Seeking solace, he's made an annual pilgrimage to Tranquility Island, finding solace in wandering its shoreline. While attempting to maintain his role as a teacher, the challenges accumulate by year's end, leaving him with uncertain prospects. His chance encounter with a weeping Scarlett emerges as a potential catalyst for a connection founded in shared loss, offering a glimmer of hope in worlds that have been touched by darkness.
The Tranquility Bay Romance series is based on Isaiah 61:3. "Instead of Ashes" is the second book in this six-book series. Download this clean romance book to make you feel good about yourself and your world.
Genre: Inspirational
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