A Chesapeake island homecomingβand a life-changing discovery
When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. Heβs returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasnβt changedβRyanβs feelings for the girl next door who he lovedβ¦and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes heβs still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, whoβs getting picked on at his new school.
Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where itβs coming from. Ryan has no idea heβs Alfieβs father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didnβt tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door.