Audrey Coyle can never forget the Atlantic storm that claimed her father’s life off shore from Kenyon Cove, Maine. Because of their shared love of books, she honored her father’s memory by studying library science. When Kenyon Cove posts a head librarian job, Audrey takes it as a sign to go to her father’s hometown and heal by dedicating herself to expanding the library. Martin Greene does things his own way building boats at the Kenyon Cove boat works without a blueprint or instructions. He loves his independence, but he sacrifices all his free time to his dream of opening his own boat building company. When a chance meeting introduces him to Audrey Coyle, Martin has to re-evaluate his beliefs about books and his own sense of independence. He finds that opening his heart is riskier than facing a wild ocean wave.

When he left his coastal Maine town to make his mark on the world, Mitch Rowe never thought he’d end up back in Kenyon Cove running a successful brewpub. Although he’s confident in his work as a brew master, he believes he has to earn the respect of people in his hometown. Jessica Turner, his new waitress, catches his attention. He hasn’t seen Jessica Turner since she was a teenager who visited Kenyon Cove with her family every summer. He can brew an amazing batch of homemade beer, but Mitch would give anything to brew up a romance with Jessica. Teaching fourth grade is hard enough, but being left at the altar by a teaching colleague is enough to drive Jessica back to Kenyon Cove, a place redolent with happy childhood memories. She’s had eight months to get over her failed wedding, but she needs to rebuild her confidence in her own decisions. When she takes a job at the Old Fish House in Kenyon Cove serving up craft beer, she finds that balancing trays of drinks is just the start of a whirlwind summer that will reunite her with her childhood crush and current boss Mitch Rowe. Along the coast under the summer sun, Mitch and Jessica must both let go of the past and find the courage to embrace the future.

Hope Kingsley lives her dream of running the candy and coffee shop in downtown Kenyon Cove, Maine. At the Candy Cove, her customers can count on sweet treats and a warm welcome. She has everything she wants, but when a handsome dentist comes to town and occupies the space next to her store, the temptation is too much to resist. He’s quiet, but his smile tells her he’d make her Christmas a lot sweeter if he’d let down his guard. Edmund Foster expects Kenyon Cove to be just the next rung on the ladder he’s using to rebuild his career after his former office manager violated his heart, his trust, and the law. Spending only a few months at a time as a substitute dentist throughout the state of Maine, he doesn’t know if or when he’ll ever be able to put down roots. However, one taste of Hope’s sweetness has him wishing for a new beginning with the help of some Christmas magic. Maggie Kenyon loves the small town in Maine she calls home. She’s a member of the town council, a local business owner, and more than a little interested in the police department’s newest officer, Owen Starr. Although Owen attempts to mind his own business as he adjusts to life in Kenyon Cove, he’s unable to keep his mind off Maggie. Their two encounters in past months have both ended in her bed, yet he resists his attraction for her. When Maggie tells him she’s pregnant with his baby, Owen wants to do the right thing and start a relationship for the sake of their unborn child. Maggie agrees to a relationship, but what she really wants is his love. Can the magic of the Christmas season bring them both the unexpected gifts of a family and lasting love?

Graphic Artist Abby Conklin moved to Kenyon Cove for the blue skies, sunshine, and friendly people. Her landlord, Nick Hall, was an unexpected bonus. He’s handsome and successful, but aloof. And Abby can’t get him out of her mind. After almost two years of trying to attract his notice, she’s almost ready to give up. Nick Hall, co-owner of the Old Fish House brewery, dedicates himself to his business. He’s organized, professional, and completely caught off guard by his beautiful lessee. Abby’s lively personality and sunshiny attitude attract him, but he’s cautious about giving away his heart. In the long, beautiful days of a Maine summer, Nick learns to trust that love is possible as he discovers that Abby is the one woman who can bring him happiness.

When Iris Parker checks into The Puffin Motel just outside Kenyon Cove, Maine, she doesn’t expect to discover she knows the owner. She has the entire month of July to recharge between jobs, but seeing Nate McDaniel takes her back six summers to a romance that ended too quickly. She’s supposed to be on vacation, but her former summer romance happens to own the quiet roadside motel where she’s staying. He’s hard to resist, but she’s not looking for love. Nate McDaniel thought renovating a small motel was tough, but seeing Iris Parker checking in tests all his courage and defenses. Their teen romance as seasonal workers in Kenyon Cove ended when she left town without a word, and now she’s back and just as tempting as ever. Unable to resist, they both agree to a short-term affair, but can they handle a no-strings summer romance as adults and walk away at the end of July?

Hannah Drake and her beloved dog move to Kenyon Cove for a fresh start. Still stinging from her cancelled wedding six months ago, she’s ready for the fresh ocean breezes to blow away her past and help her stand on her own two feet again. After her experience with her family and friends who let her take the blame for the wedding fiasco, she’s not ready to trust anyone. However, when she arrives in town, an accidental fire at her new not-quite-as-advertised home brings a handsome firefighter right into her new life. Captain Cooper loves helping people, fighting fires, and being a dependable friend to everyone in Kenyon Cove. His kind of dedication comes with sacrificing his personal life, and he’s never minded…until now. One look at Hannah Drake makes him want to find a place for her in his heart and his life. He knows betrayal has made her cautious, but he’ll do anything to convince Hannah to give Kenyon Cove—and him—a chance.