The Lighthouse Promise
(2026)(The second book in the Driftwood Harbor series)
A novel by Milan Watson
Welcome to Driftwood Harbor, where the sea shapes every life, the lighthouse never stops shining, and the tides have a habit of guiding people exactly where they're meant to be.
She came to preserve a cottage.
She never expected to find a home.
When historical architect Clara Whitmore inherits her great-aunt's seaside cottage in Driftwood Harbor, she plans to restore the property, settle the estate, and return to Boston. Small-town life was never part of the plan.
Then she meets Ben Hollis.
As keeper of the Hollis Light, Ben has spent his entire life watching over the lighthouse that has guided generations of sailors safely home. Quiet, dependable, and deeply rooted in the coastal town he loves, he's learned that some things are worth protecting—even if it means guarding his heart.
When Clara volunteers to help restore the historic lighthouse ahead of Driftwood Harbor's 200th anniversary celebration, she and Ben uncover a hidden brass plaque concealed beneath centuries-old woodwork. The plaque raises the stakes on a mystery that has been unsolved for 200 years.
As they search for answers, Clara begins questioning whether the life she planned is really the one she wants, while Ben must decide whether opening his heart is worth risking the steady life he's always known. Between spring storms, harbor clean-up days, and quiet evenings beneath the lighthouse, they discover that sometimes the greatest treasures aren't hidden in history—they're found in the people willing to build a future together.
Set against the rugged beauty of the Maine coast, The Lighthouse Promise is a heartwarming small-town romance filled with coastal charm, community, slow-burn chemistry, family legacy, and a mystery that has remained unsolved for nearly two centuries.
Escape to Driftwood Harbor for unforgettable characters, heartfelt romance, and happily-ever-afters that feel like coming home. Each book in the Driftwood Harbor series can be enjoyed as a standalone romance while uncovering another clue in the mystery of the Hollis Light.
Genre: Romance
She came to preserve a cottage.
She never expected to find a home.
When historical architect Clara Whitmore inherits her great-aunt's seaside cottage in Driftwood Harbor, she plans to restore the property, settle the estate, and return to Boston. Small-town life was never part of the plan.
Then she meets Ben Hollis.
As keeper of the Hollis Light, Ben has spent his entire life watching over the lighthouse that has guided generations of sailors safely home. Quiet, dependable, and deeply rooted in the coastal town he loves, he's learned that some things are worth protecting—even if it means guarding his heart.
When Clara volunteers to help restore the historic lighthouse ahead of Driftwood Harbor's 200th anniversary celebration, she and Ben uncover a hidden brass plaque concealed beneath centuries-old woodwork. The plaque raises the stakes on a mystery that has been unsolved for 200 years.
As they search for answers, Clara begins questioning whether the life she planned is really the one she wants, while Ben must decide whether opening his heart is worth risking the steady life he's always known. Between spring storms, harbor clean-up days, and quiet evenings beneath the lighthouse, they discover that sometimes the greatest treasures aren't hidden in history—they're found in the people willing to build a future together.
Set against the rugged beauty of the Maine coast, The Lighthouse Promise is a heartwarming small-town romance filled with coastal charm, community, slow-burn chemistry, family legacy, and a mystery that has remained unsolved for nearly two centuries.
Escape to Driftwood Harbor for unforgettable characters, heartfelt romance, and happily-ever-afters that feel like coming home. Each book in the Driftwood Harbor series can be enjoyed as a standalone romance while uncovering another clue in the mystery of the Hollis Light.
Genre: Romance