Kristen's been working in Hawaii, and now she has taken the job of concierge in a new hospitality development on the north California coast. Fishermen and redwood gawkers are how the tourists are described, so she's hoping the new hotel will attract class to the small town of Starfish Bay. When the motel owner directs her to a flat for rent, she is disconcerted to find that the landlord is a man she's already splashed with her car. Clint, for his part, dislikes the way that Kristen resembles his ex-fiancée.

After a rocky start to SEASIDE BLESSINGS, Clint, a park ranger, reminds himself to be a good person and make the new lady welcome. Kristen needs to check out attractions for prospective guests, and as she values exercise, hiking a trail seems like a good way to learn. Clint takes her along on a trail, musing on the contradiction in terms that makes up Kristen. As they pass under seven-hundred year old redwoods and meet banana slugs, elk and marbled murrelets, the two find that they have love of the outdoors in common. But this is all just work-related, and each of them has a sadness in their past romantic lives, so they're not looking for love. Especially when Kirsten learns that Clint's favourite hangout is the hard-rocking Harley biker bar.

Just when we thought we knew where the story was headed, Irene Hannon throws a spanner in the works by bringing Kristen face to face with her past and changing her present. If she can't cope with herself, how can anyone else cope with her? We all make mistakes, is the message of this inspirational tale, but they don't need to burden us forever. And sometimes we get a second chance to make things right. Friendly faces, hearty food and stunning scenery await in SEASIDE BLESSINGS, just right for a summer read.

Book Summary

Starfish Bay could be a fresh start for Kristen Andrews…even if her new landlord isn't exactly tossing down the welcome mat. Haunted by his past, Clint Nolan isn't ready to open his heart to another woman. But Kristen's also harboring a secret—the daughter she gave up for adoption nine years ago. When the little girl arrives in the California seaside town, upending Kristen's entire world, the cop-turned-park-ranger can't walk away from them. For he's beginning to feel part of the family of two. Can Clint convince Kristen it's time to claim their long-overdue happy ending?

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