The Island Retreat

He lends her his dog, and she works next door to him. They’re friends, but when his feelings change, can Jeremiah get out of the friend zone with Shannon?

At thirty-five, Shannon Bell is finally embracing her soft life. After a difficult and abusive past, she’s found peace in her quiet morning routine and her fulfilling career at Your Tidal Forever, the island’s premier seaside wedding planning service. She tells herself her two cats and her peaceful solitude are enough—because the thought of opening her heart again is more daunting than any high-season wedding rush.

But some connections are written in the stars—or at least, in the morning coffee line.

Jeremiah Yeates, the dedicated town doctor with a gentle soul, has spent the last year secretly pining for the woman who works next door. He’s a man who spends his days healing others, yet he doesn’t know how to mend the distance between him and Shannon. That is, until a flat tire and a chance ride through their small beachside town provide the perfect opportunity to finally ask her for a date to an island-wide gala.

As Jeremiah balances the demands of his medical practice and caring for his aging parents, and Shannon steps up to take over the business she loves, the two are drawn into a heartwarming coastal romance. But with old wounds still healing and life’s responsibilities piling high, they must navigate the delicate waves of a new relationship.

Will Shannon and Jeremiah find their restorative retreat together, or will their chance at a happily-ever-after go out with the tide?

Perfect for fans of clean and wholesome beach reads, this uplifting island romance is a gentle reminder that even the most guarded hearts deserve a second chance.