Fortunate Harbor (An Outer Banks Novel Book 1)

The first book in a series of standalone romantic stories set in North Carolina's Outer Banks, Fortunate Harbor follows Curtis Gage, who returns to the islands after nineteen years to work as assistant manager of a 5-star oceanfront resort. Curtis left as a child after his father, a police chief, died in the line of duty. He hopes to rebuild his life and reconnect with his childhood home. His plans complicate when he encounters Rae Alden, an attorney representing old-town families whose heritage is threatened by the resort's expansion into Fortunate Harbor. Rae and Curtis were childhood sweethearts whose families were once connected by tragedy. As they clash over the land dispute, they discover the property holds more significance than either realized: a secret deed and a map pointing to buried treasure. Curtis and Rae find themselves not only reunited romantically but also pursued by others seeking the treasure. Facing both danger and rekindled feelings, they work together to protect what matters most and find a place to call home.