Before the Storm: Rarity Cove (Book 1)

Living under an assumed identity, Samantha Marsh, formerly Trina Grissom, seeks a fresh start in Rarity Cove, South Carolina, where she opens a café. As she navigates her secretive past, she finds unexpected solace in Mark St. Clair, a widower managing his family's resort and caring for his troubled daughter. Their budding romance is threatened by both a vengeful figure from Samantha's past and an impending hurricane, forcing them to confront their fears and fight for survival amidst the chaos.