From bestselling Amazon author of A Gentleman for Christmas comes A Sea for Summer, the first book in the Places in the Heart series. Dive into a story about hope, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Praise for the Author: “Shelley’s near rhapsodic prose allows her stories to bloom. She is able to capture not only our attention, but also our compassion…” (Grady Harp). Friends have a strict no-spouse rule for significant others at their seaside retreat, but this year they break with tradition. Join Claire, a talented pastry chef with a broken heart, and Peter, a numbers guy struggling to mend the past, as they embark on a journey to revive their failing marriage. With a desperate intervention from Claire’s determined mother, the annual friends’ retreat morphs into a couple’s weekend at the secluded Daydream Island. Amid pristine beaches, soothing waves, and lush forest trails they must confront old wounds and unspoken truths. Can the serenity of the island and the whispers of the ocean heal their fractured bond, or will their past demons drag them further apart? Peter understands he’s made mistakes and is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means baring his soul in ways he’s never done before. Will Claire and Peter get beyond their pain and follow their hearts back to the love they once shared, or will this plan ruin what’s left of their marriage? In A Sea for Summer, experience a story rich with raw emotions, heartfelt moments, and dramatic twists. This gripping tale of redemption and hope will keep you riveted from the first page to the last. Step into a world where love is tested and second chances are earned. Join Claire and Peter on Daydream Island, and find out if their love can withstand the ultimate test. Get your copy of A Sea for Summer today.