Sandcastle Inn is the tenth visit to Hope Harbor and an incredible accomplishment by the author. Keeping readers invested in a location for this long is rare, and yet the quality of the work has not diminished at all.

Vienna only intended to stay a few days after being made redundant from her high flying job. But when an opportunity to revive her resumé presents itself, she decides to stay and oversee the renovation of a dilapidated inn. For veterinarian Matt Quinn, Vienna’s work means he can turn around her impulse buy before she’s bankrupt. But as the attraction between the two grows, Matt finds himself uneasy after being heartbroken once before.

Many of the Hope Harbor regulars come out in this story, from the bickering best friend clerics, to Gladys and Floyd the seagulls, and their wisdom-offering buddy who makes the tacos (Charlie). The romance rolls out organically and includes a suitable amount of angst of both sides. I’ve loved every trip here, and this visit was no different.

I received a copy of Sandcastle Inn from the publisher via NetGalley. The delight in reading it, is all mine.