The Heart of Everton Inn (Betwixt the Sea and Shore, #2)

2022 | Romance | Science Fiction/Fantasy

Return to Everton for the story hidden in the shadows of The Secret of Drulea Cottage. . . .

In a Scottish town where reputation is everything, Adaira Stubbins works hard to maintain her neighbors’ respect despite being the town drunk’s daughter. Between running Everton Inn and trying to protect her best friend’s secret, Adaira’s life is filled to the brim, and it’s all she can do to keep everything under control.

But when Adaira’s first love returns to town, her orderly life begins to crack. Skeletons from the past start creeping out of the closet, skeletons that threaten the public image she has created.

When recently widowed John Burgess arrives in Everton, he doesn’t intend to stay long. Deep relationships are dangerous, and keeping his distance from the village residents is necessary to protect his son.

But the more time he spends there, the more John realizes raising William alone might be more than he can handle. And that Everton Inn holds a magic of its own, one that could keep him there forever if he’s not careful.

Only together can Adaira and John prevent William from being lost, but that may require more honesty than either of them is willing to give.

Claire Kohler (Author)