SERENITY BY THE SEA, the second book in the Gull Island series, is a feel-good summer breezy romance set in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Linger on the sand, smell the salt air, and enjoy this sweet romance between a celebrity designer looking for a new start and a local construction project manager working his way up at his family’s business. 

Hailey Maybank is recovering from a high-profile split from her philandering celebrity chef husband in Atlanta. She has agreed to travel to Gull Island and lend her expertise to the renovation of her friend’s family beach house. The trip promises to be a nice escape from the drama with her ex and the paparazzi. When Hailey is literally knocked over by Will Purdey, she doesn’t realize that she’s met the man who may just heal her wounded heart. As the two tackle the renovation project, they’ll face a few bumps in the road, but will they resolve their differences and become a formidable design team?

SERENITY BY THE SEA is a light, breezy romance that transports readers to the charming community of Gull Island. Hailey is a smart professional woman who is used to being in charge. Will is a local boy who knows the area and wants to incorporate eco-friendly designs into his projects. Together, they learn to work efficiently, and Hailey begins to see a life for herself on the island. The romance evolves nicely with Will introducing Hailey to the island’s citizens and community events. The pacing is perfect, and the pair work out their differences with humor and heart. The setting, mood, and atmosphere of the novel are lighthearted and fun. Readers will enjoy this second trip to Gull Island, where new love and the Lowcountry’s charm are on full display.