Kirjahaku

Just after the Civil War, 1865.Friendship. Deception. Passion. Obsession. Love. What else can one summer hold?Julia Wescott, a head-strong and independent widow, is happily married to her work as a healer throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Despite the occasional drama entailed with helping vacationers and locals, Julia is able to maintain a life of peace and balance.That is, until a handsome stranger with alluring eyes and a seductive smile makes an uninvited visit to Julia's secluded cabin. She should have listened to her instincts and stayed clear of Edwin Wolfe, but when her two best friends dare Julia to find answers regarding this man with a questionable past, she has little choice but to play along with his flirtatious advances. To Julia's dismay, the game between her and Edwin is more exciting than she could have ever imagined, and somewhere along the way she risks breaking her own rule; never fall in love. Should she settle back into her comfortable life of predictability?In the midst of Julia's dilemma, something unimaginable happens, leaving her without the freedom to choose. Julia's life transforms into a battle of wit and survival. Will Julia's faith be enough to keep her hope alive?

Outer Banks of North Carolina-Hatteras Island, 1868Just two remain...After losing their mainland family, Emily Bennett convinces her brother, Joel, to move their lives to the barrier islands of North Carolina for a fresh start.Owning and managing a bed-and-breakfast sounded easy enough, but when Emily greets their very first patron, she quickly learns that the business is nothing short of complicated.Handsome, witty, and smart, Caleb Wright convinces Emily to break her brother's rule regarding socializing with patrons. After all, it was just evening strolls on the beach. And besides, the traveling engineer was on a business trip, so why not indulge in a spicy summer romance? In the past, she had never been interested in anything long-term, anyway.But soon, their liaison unleashes new emotions both Emily and Caleb can no longer deny.That is until a string of events expose Caleb Wright as a lowlife man who preys on certain kinds of women. And Emily matches the criteria perfectly.Against overwhelming proof, Emily can't shake the possibility that Caleb is being set up.Yet the more Caleb's character comes to light, the more she begins to doubt him. Despite all odds, Caleb sets out to prove his innocence while holding onto the hope that love conquers all.