After the death of her beloved husband, 52-year-old Claire McKinley found herself drifting through life, swamped in grief, unable to cope. With leave from work nearly over, she has no idea what to do next. How can she embrace life again when all her joy was lost with the man she loved? But then her best friend, Emma, inherits a cottage in Bella Beach and begs her to visit the charming beach town. Before Claire knows it, she and Emma are trying to solve the mystery surrounding an old photograph while fighting to keep the local bookstore from going under. For the first time since she became a widow, Claire is not only excited about life again, but she’s considering doing something totally new and totally different. Something so risky she might fail spectacularly. Maybe it’s crazy, but then what’s the point of living if you don’t take risks now and then? Welcome to Bella Beach! A charming town with a host of delightful characters and unforgettable stories. Where secrets abound, friendships are formed, and love is waiting to be uncovered in this beachy women’s fiction. Cottage at Bella Beach – Book 1 Christmas at Bella Beach – Novella 1.5 Bakery at Bella Beach – Book 2 Bookshop at Bella Beach – Book 3 Lighthouse at Bella Beach – Book 4 Secrets of Bella Beach – Book 5 Return to Bella Beach – Book 6 Wedding at Bella Beach – Book 7