The last thing Sadie Hudson expected to find on her grandmother’s doorstep was a second chance at love—or another chance at heartbreak.

Copywriter-by-day Sadie Hudson used to dream of songwriting. But that all changed when her sister died in a senseless tragedy five years ago. Now, Sadie returns to Jonathon Island to help her beloved grandma Henrietta recover from surgery. Because Sadie will do anything for family—even if it means returning to the one place her memories haunt her most.

But just as she begins to find peace in the island’s tranquility, a fallen tree damages her grandmother’s home, forcing her to accept help from Gran’s gruff, mysterious neighbor. Despite the way he cares for Gran, Sadie can’t shake the feeling that Asher is keeping secrets, and after her last relationship ended in lies and betrayal, she’s determined not to be fooled by another man. But the more time she spends with Asher, the more she’s drawn to him.

Asher Quinn has his own reasons for seeking solitude on Jonathon Island. Behind his hard work and generous spirit lies a past he longs to forget—one that could destroy any chance at the new life he’s carefully constructed…especially when he discovers that he’s the reason Sadie lost her sister.

Can two wounded souls find the courage to be honest with each other, or will the weight of their pasts destroy their chance at love before it truly begins?