Sandcastles and Second Chances GR 4.36 YA Blind

A tropical island, second-chance, standalone, mature romance with Hope Floats meets Under the Tuscan Sun vibes from fresh new author Lianne James.

Sandcastles and Second Chances (A Love on Turtle Island BOOK 1)

A divorced innkeeper. A wrongly accused ex-flame. One summer to save her family legacy. A heartwarming beach romance with a hint of mystery.

At forty-nine, Lucinda Flowers never expected to be starting over. But with her family's beloved cottage business, The Pink Octopus, on the verge of collapse, she has no choice but to return to Turtle Island—the last place she ever wanted to see again. When her high school sweetheart Jim Barnes shows up in town under a cloud of suspicion over his missing wife, Lucinda's carefully planned fresh start becomes complicated.

Despite the whispers of murder surrounding Jim, Lucinda's eccentric mother ropes him into helping save their failing business. As they work side by side restoring the Pink Octopus to its former glory, old feelings resurface. But with Jim's mysterious past threatening their future, and the business hanging by a thread, Lucinda has one summer to uncover the truth, save her family's legacy, and maybe find love again in the process.

Will the secrets buried in the sands of Turtle Island bring them together or tear them apart forever? If you love heartwarming beach reads like Mary Kay Andrews' novels and Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series, you'll adore this clean, mature romance with a dash of mystery. Begin your escape to Turtle Island today and discover why readers say "Summer romance is sweeter by the sea!" Don't miss the next books in the Love on Turtle Island series, coming soon—more details below.

Sometimes, life isn’t about getting what you want—it’s about finding what you need… even if it takes a lifetime.

Saltwater and Serendipity (Book 2) and Summer Wind and Standing Strong (Book 3) of A Love on Turtle Island Series are out now!

Coming this year in the Love on Turtle Island Series...

Book 4: Seashells and Starting Over – A dreamy romance inspired by The Holiday and Dear John.

Book 5: Sand Dollars and Secret Letters – If you were captivated by Message in a Bottle and Bounce, you’ll love this one.

Book 6: Summer Storm and Safe Haven – A stormy, emotional read for fans of Safe Haven and Nights in Rodanthe.

Book 7: Sunsets and Settling Down – A heartwarming finale for those who adored Valentine’s Day and Love, Actually.

Author’s Note: Sandcastles and Second Chances features a mature love story, family drama, clean romance, and a happy ending guaranteed!