Kristen Ethridge Books in Order

Gracie Garcia runs an English school for immigrants in Port Provident, but developer Jake Peoples threatens its future. Inviting him into her classroom brings unexpected affection, while revelations about his past complicate efforts to save the school.

Eve Larson retreats to her mother's beach house after bereavement and a broken engagement. When her former fiancé's brother Spencer arrives with another demand, their unexpected time together challenges her plans for a solitary New Year's fresh start.

Midwife Gloria Rodriguez needs help reaching a pregnant patient as a hurricane approaches. Accepting assistance from beach patrol chief Rigo Vasquez, her former love, forces her to confront the resentment she carries over her husband's death.

Poppy's search for work leads her to a temporary nanny position with widowed businessman Ryan. As she becomes involved with his children, their growing connection challenges a household shaped by his demanding career and her uncertain future.

Business coach Bridget Vaughan's road trip brings her into contact with former soldier James Cromberg and his family's spa. Their attraction develops while Bridget grapples with her past and James faces fears surrounding his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Meg McMahon returns to Port Provident for a brief visit and encounters her former husband Dan Clark, now a football coach. Old feelings resurface as a secret she has kept threatens their chance at reconciliation.

Researcher Mandy McGovern's canceled sabbatical threatens her career plans, while football coach Dane Vazquez struggles to reconnect with his son. A concussion brings their interests together, opening a possibility for both professional renewal and unexpected romance.

After leaving a relationship and career, Kate Cormick starts over with a team opening an Austin zoo. Attraction to consultant Jack Cooper complicates her plans, especially when a colleague reveals a secret that threatens her new position.

Princess Anneliese volunteers in hurricane-damaged Port Provident, hoping to establish a purpose beyond royal expectations. Housing worker Matt McGregor doubts her commitment, but their shared rebuilding efforts challenge his assumptions and draw them toward an unlikely romance.

Christmas shop owner Jessica Bretton struggles to keep her family's business open after a hurricane. Her proposal to revive a local holiday celebration brings her into conflict with tourism director Bradley Thorpe, whose priorities center on economic recovery.

An approaching hurricane leaves midwife Gloria Garcia Rodriguez dependent on assistance to reach a pregnant patient. Working with Rigo Vasquez, the former sweetheart she blames for her husband's death, reopens wounds neither has managed to resolve.

Gracie Garcia's school helps immigrants learn English, until Jake Peoples' development plans put it at risk. Her effort to change his mind brings them closer, but a secret from his past threatens both her mission and their relationship.

Historical society director Samantha Spaeth fights to protect a Port Provident landmark from redevelopment. Returning consultant Whitt Peoples, estranged from his family and facing his grandmother's illness, becomes entangled in her preservation work and an unexpected personal connection.

Teacher Lisa Fleming follows her grandmother to Las Vegas, determined to prevent a wedding and address her failing health. Enlisting an eligible bachelor leads to a fake engagement and unexpected romantic complications around St. Patrick's Day.

Retirement community director Clair Bell prepares for a May Day prom, only to discover a resident's invited date is her former boyfriend. His reappearance forces her to confront their unresolved past while managing her long struggle with depression.

Animal shelter director Becca Collins seeks veterinarian Ross Reeder's help with a Labrador as a hurricane approaches. Forced to weather the storm together, the frequently disagreeing pair discovers common ground while protecting the animals in their care.

English teacher Amanda Marsh joins her school's Valentine's fundraiser to support her students. Their determination to pair her with another teacher turns the event into a matchmaking scheme, with a dance and an opinionated sheepdog adding complications.

After a hurricane devastates Port Provident, physician Pete Shipley joins councilwoman Angela Ruiz in creating a community relief center. Their growing bond faces uncertainty when the international medical appointment he has long wanted threatens to take him away.

Eve Larson begins the new year hoping to rebuild her life after a series of disappointments. A visitor connected to her painful past disrupts her beachside solitude, bringing unfinished business and an unexpected possibility of romance.