A surprise inheritance. A second chance. A heartbreaking family secret.

In the wake of heartbreak, Molly Anderson finds herself pleading with the affluent Frost family to allow her one last summer managing the Hydrangea House inn in honour of her late grandmother, Beverly.

But when an elderly woman claims to know a secret about Beverly’s true connection to the Frost family, everything Molly knows about her beloved grandmother is called into question.

Desperate to do whatever she can to save Hydrangea House, Molly combs the property aided by the captivating oceanographer Matt, who - with his deep brown eyes - is hard to ignore…

But as the summer unfolds, Molly's investigation sparks negative reviews, casting a shadow on her efforts and the inn's future. Has delving into the past jeopardized her chances of saving the inn? And can Matt be trusted?

An absolutely gorgeous read about learning to trust, the meaning of home, and the importance of family. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Carolyn Brown and Mary Alice Monroe will be captivated.

Kristin Harper is a writer of contemporary women's fiction. She is the author of "Aunt Ivy's Cottage".

A surprise inheritance. A second chance. A heartbreaking family secret.

In the wake of heartbreak, Molly Anderson finds herself pleading with the affluent Frost family to allow her one last summer managing the Hydrangea House inn in honour of her late grandmother, Beverly.

But when an elderly woman claims to know a secret about Beverly’s true connection to the Frost family, everything Molly knows about her beloved grandmother is called into question.

Desperate to do whatever she can to save Hydrangea House, Molly combs the property aided by the captivating oceanographer Matt, who - with his deep brown eyes - is hard to ignore…

But as the summer unfolds, Molly's investigation sparks negative reviews, casting a shadow on her efforts and the inn's future. Has delving into the past jeopardized her chances of saving the inn? And can Matt be trusted?

An absolutely gorgeous read about learning to trust, the meaning of home, and the importance of family. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Carolyn Brown and Mary Alice Monroe will be captivated.

Kristin Harper is a writer of contemporary women's fiction. She is the author of "Aunt Ivy's Cottage".