Jenna Davis fled to Angels Bay with her seven-year-old daughter, Lexie, for anonymity. That changes in a flash when she jumps into the bay to rescue a young pregnant woman. Suddenly, the town focuses on Jenna and questions arise about her past. When Reid Tanner, a reporter on another assignment, captures her photograph after the rescue, Jenna snatches his camera and destroys the picture, which increases speculation about her.

Reid, who is recovering from his own personal and professional crisis, stirs out of his depression. His curiosity is aroused. All his instincts tell him Jenna is in trouble and hiding out. As he tries to convince her to let him help, Reid continues to work on his article about mysterious symbols appearing on the cliffs. It ties into the town's history of an old shipwreck, buried treasure and the angels who protect the town.

Jenna and Lexie's pasts catch up with them resulting in a terrible tragedy. The town responds with faith and hope as it rallies around the wounded with love. Jenna and Reid come full circle and rediscover trust, love and family at Angels Bay.

Ms. Freethy begins a new series set in the picturesque seaside town of Angels Bay. The close-knit community helps its own. New residents in search of a safe harbor find a sense of belonging and home in the community. Angels Bay, brimming with old and new relationships, some floundering and others new with hopes and dreams, promises many poignant and heartwarming stories.

Book Summary

The first book in a new heart-tugging contemporary romance series from bestselling author Barbara Freethy, set in the California town of Angel's Bay.

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