â[A] magnetic second chance romanceâŚMcClain pits her charming, authentic characters against the realistic problems of everyday life, making for a story that is deeply emotional but never soapyâŚReaders wonât want to put this down.ââPublishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
A Chesapeake island homecomingâand a life-changing discovery
When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. Heâs returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasnât changedâRyanâs feelings for the girl next door who he lovedâŚand left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes heâs still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, whoâs getting picked on at his new school.
Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where itâs coming from. Ryan has no idea heâs Alfieâs father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didnât tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door.
Hometown Brothers
Book 1: The Forever Farmhouse
Book 2: The Bluebird Bakery
Book 3: The Beach Reads Bookshop