Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon
Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon is the latest release in the Hope Harbor series. This is a big series of eleven heartwarming books, so far, but they all can read as a stand-alone. Bren Ryan works part-time as a barista a local Hope Harbor coffee shop. As the book begins, she is celebrating a milestone birthday. Her birthday doesn't go as planned to begin with when there is an electrical fire at her rental house. She soon finds herself staying at Fred Ward's guest cottage as he overhears her plight at the coffee shop. That same day, Fred's son, Noah, makes a surprise visit to see his father. He often stays at the guest cottage so he lets himself in since it is late at night--much to Bren's surprise--and she pepper sprays him thinking he is an unwanted intruder. As a result, Bren and Noah don't get off on the best foot. After her own struggles in life, Bren appreciates the town of Hope Harbor and how kind folks are as they help each other out. When a young woman is s...