Jaunty Seas Publishing

After being publicly humiliated, Waverley Baker escapes to the mysterious Smuggler’s Cove-where secrets run as deep as the hidden tunnels beneath the cliffs.

All her life, Waverley has been told she’s unwanted, unloved, and alone, but Waverley still clings to the hope she will one day find where she belongs. Will her time in Smuggler’s Cove prove her right or will it just break her heart one last time.

Freddy has spent years protecting his village’s secrets and his own identity. But this intriguing woman who rescues abandoned puppies and climbs trees in borrowed breeches is unraveling all his carefully laid defences. She doesn’t need rescuing-but he’s discovering he might.

As their paths cross more, he wants to unlock all her hidden secrets, but will he be able to survive what he learns or will the secrets tear them apart?

When cruel forces from Waverley’s past threaten to destroy her all over again, she must find the courage to fight for herself and those she loves. But can Freddy overcome his own doubts and insecurities in time to stand beside her-or will he let his fears cost them both everything?

A swoony historical romance perfect for fans of secret identities, found family, and heroines who save the day.