In the tradition of the beloved novels of Debbie Macomber and Kristin Hannah, award-winning author Tammy L. Grace treats readers to an escape to the picturesque San Juan Islands in her Hometown Harbor Series. Dive into Sam's private journal in this prequel novella to the first book in the Hometown Harbor Series. Get a glimpse into Sam's life and thoughts through selected excerpts from her journal over the last thirty years. You'll get to know her before she takes center stage as the main character in Finding Home: A Hometown Harbor Novel (Book 1) Whether you're just starting the series or you've read them all, Hometown Harbor: The Beginning, a novella, is a wonderful way to get an in-depth perspective of Sam's life before her move to Friday Harbor.

A coming of age journey, but for a middle-aged woman, who flees to a small island expecting a change of scenery and discovers much more. Shattered by her husband's infidelities after twenty-five years of marriage, Sam Collins is plagued by constant fear and loneliness, reliving the tragic death of her parents and the betrayal by the man she loved. She leaves Seattle seeking relief from the relentless darkness that has swallowed her. With only her dog for companionship, she sets out to live in her vacation home on San Juan Island. In her search for a carpenter, she meets the handsome and very available, Jeff Cooper. Sam's not looking for romance, but can't deny the attraction to the retired firefighter, turned handyman. While working together and eating her pies, Jeff finds himself falling for her. The past she wrestles to let go of comes hurtling back when she least expects it. In an effort to help a struggling young man, she is forced to confront the anguish she is desperate to escape. While torn between love and friendship, she must face her fears and choose between the life she's known and a chance for a family and home she's been longing for all her life.

Return to the picturesque island community where you’ll check in with your old friends and meet a few new ones along the way. Linda is knee deep in bouquets and boutonnieres, designing a beautiful ceremony for Sam and Jeff. The bride’s matchmaking plot takes shape as she volunteers her best friend, Max, to help Linda create the perfect wedding. Linda and Max are thrown together when a tragedy threatens to destroy the honeymooners’ newfound happiness before they have the possibility of a life together. Compelled to make some changes in life, Linda uncovers a family secret that causes her to question her existence and leads her on a search for the truth. As Max begins to penetrate the protective walls around Linda’s heart, a visit from her youth causes her to risk it all. While struggling between the past and the future, Linda has a chance to let more than her flowers bloom.

Spend Christmas in Friday Harbor this year surrounded by the friends you know and a couple of special deliveries from the Hometown Harbor Series. In between holiday activities, friends of Linda and Max are helping plan their Valentine’s Day wedding. Regi is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fortieth birthday and the fulfillment of the promise she and Cam made over twenty years ago. As she anticipates the reunion with Cam, she’s oblivious to the signals the local delivery man, Nate, is giving her. She and Nate work together helping a newcomer open an art and antiques shop. While spending time together, she discovers she has feelings for Nate and bonds with the new shopkeeper over their past losses. As Regi’s contemplating her choices, she’s dealt a blow that brings her to her knees and reconnects her with the past. In the pursuit of her youthful fairytale promise, she’ll risk the only chance she’s encountered for true happiness and a home.

A story of long ago secrets revealed and the strength of one woman’s journey to overcome the pain of her past. Ellie hasn’t seen or spoken to her parents in twenty years—since she came to live on the island with her aunt and uncle. Ellie’s all grown up now and runs the popular family bakery, Sweet Treats. An unforeseen plea for help forces Ellie to reveal a secret she’s kept hidden from even her closest friends. Her innate kindness and desire to help propel her on a turbulent journey. The pieces of her past she’s worked so hard to escape resurface and bring her face to face with heartache. In the midst of unearthing her long buried pain, she faces challenges that threaten her livelihood and those she holds most dear. When newcomer Blake Griffin arrives, he frequents the bakery in the early morning hours and over fresh cinnamon rolls they develop a friendship. He renews a sense of hope and joy in Ellie, but she’s hesitant to trust him with her heart. Instead of letting her past define her future, Ellie must summon the courage to recognize an unexpected path may be a welcome gift.

An unbearable loss. A long-ago betrayal. Both remind her that sometimes you have to go back to move forward. Twenty years later, the death of Kate’s daughter remains fresh in her mind. Her polished appearance masks the grief, self-doubt, and anguish that plague her. In a quest to move forward, she and Spence are building a new life on the island. The happiness that has eluded her for decades is within reach. An unexpected visitor sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to destroy Kate’s world. A tragedy strikes close to home. The revelation of a long-kept secret forces her to confront painful memories and reassess the bonds of friendship. Kate’s future and that of another she barely knows are dependent upon her ability to bend without breaking. Will she let the promise of a new beginning heal the heartbreaking sorrows of her past? Finally Home is the fifth book in the Hometown Harbor Series, stories filled with the emotional journeys of women in midlife, and a touch of romance. If you enjoy stories that tug on your heartstrings and highlight the power of forgiveness, along with characters who feel like friends, then you’ll love Tammy L. Grace’s latest unforgettable story of friendship and family, and loss. Treat yourself to the fifth book in the series readers describe as “the perfect escape, captivating, heartwarming, and inspirational” today. Read more from award-winning author, Tammy L. Grace HOMETOWN HARBOR SERIES Hometown The Beginning (Prequel Novella)Finding HomeHome BloomsPromise of HomePieces of HomeFinally HomeCOOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELS Killer MusicDeadly ConnectionDead WrongGLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIES Beach HavenSTAND-ALONE BOOKS A Season for Hope (Christmas Novella)The Magic of the Season (Christmas Novella)

A new path. A wishful goal. Will family drama drag her away from her pursuit of happiness? Successful attorney Izzy Griffin longs to slow down and reinvent herself. Approaching retirement and with a messy divorce fifteen years behind her, she relocates to an idyllic island, where her brother runs a family winery. But her tranquil plans evaporate when her estranged daughter arrives on her doorstep, brimming with resentment and a new problem. Doing her best to reconcile with her only child yet stressed by the sacrifices facing her, she finds relief in spending time with the golden retriever she adopts and her handsome Scottish neighbor. But when her daughter lashes out and never-ending family drama threatens to sabotage the prospect of a new relationship, Izzy’s hopes for the future vanish in a cloud of bad blood. Can Izzy salvage her dreams and finally create the life she desires?

The fear of an unscripted future. The excitement of a new chapter. Will Jess risk all she’s known to follow her heart and the hope of a second chance at happiness. Jess’ life has been filled with one loss after another. She’s grieving the death of her mother and embarking on what she thought would be the joy of retirement. It turns out, except for her beloved dog, Jess’ life is empty and lonely. While on an Alaskan cruise, she means Dean Nash, a wounded veteran who is traveling with his service dog and a support group. Jess and Dean are both bruised, suffering from old regrets, and facing life-changing decisions. They bond over their shared circumstances and love of their golden retrievers. Dean invites Jess to join him on a trip to the beautiful San Juan Islands, where he is moving to undertake a new career and life. Surprising herself, Jess agrees to the trip. Will their friendship and that of the tight-knit community who welcomes them, along with the gorgeous coastal sunsets, and the promise of a better future be enough to convince Jess to risk her heart and follow a new path? Follow Me Home is the seventh book in the Hometown Harbor Series, perfect escapes filled with the emotional journeys of women in midlife, and a hint of romance. If you enjoy stories of friendship and family, characters who feel like old friends, and second chances, then you’ll love Tammy L. Grace’s latest touching story of friendship, the often-complicated inner-workings of families, and the hope of second chances. Buy Follow Me Home and treat yourself to the seventh book in the series readers describe as “the perfect escape, captivating, heartwarming, and inspirational” today. To discover Jess and Dean when they first meet on their Alaskan cruise, you’ll want to read Uncharted Waters first.