


Books in series

#1
Light in the Dark
2022
A woman in search of a place to belong.
A man finally getting his second chance.
And a lingering secret that threatens to change everything…
Alex Benning has never known a true home. After inheriting her beloved aunt’s cottage in the small coastal town of Moon Harbor, Maine, she finally gets a chance to start over and leave the life of solitude behind. But she never expects to find herself face to face with her first love—the first man to ever break her heart.
Sam Waters stopped looking for love a long time ago. With a job he enjoys and people he cares about, he’s finally learned to be content with things just as they are. Until the one who got away comes back into his life and makes him crave more. The flame between Alex and Sam reignites and the sparks between them are brighter than ever.
But as Alex settles into her new home, she begins to uncover the truth about her family and the tragedy that changed her life all those years ago. With more questions than answers, Alex and Sam set out to discover what really happened. And the closer they get, the closer danger lurks.
Will Alex be able to survive the unravelling of old family secrets before it’s too late? Before she loses Sam forever?

#2
Light Me Up
2022
A spark igniting.
A secret past unfolding.
And a fierce storm that threatens it all.
Sara Lowell has created the perfect free-spirited life for herself. With her cafe, The Witch’s Brew, a growing circle of friends, and her prized backyard garden, she’s finally at peace in her adopted home of Moon Harbor, Maine. That is, as long as she can avoid the growing feelings she has for the man who infuriates her beyond words.
Theo Baldwin is settling in as the county’s new sheriff, rising to the opportunity—and responsibility—he never knew he wanted. All he wants after a long work week is to enjoy his time as a bachelor. If only he could get that hippie witch Sara out of his head. Their verbal sparring and intense chemistry have his mind spinning like a hurricane, but debating each other at town council meetings is becoming the least of his problems.
When The Witch’s Brew is put on the proverbial map, Sara unwittingly gets more attention than she bargained for. Attention that could bring out ghosts from her past, and put everyone in danger. And with a storm threatening Moon Harbor, there’s too much uncertainty to face it all alone.
Will Sara learn to rely on the one man she doesn’t want to trust? Will Theo realize the electricity between them is more than just a fleeting feeling? And can they survive the peril that lurks when neither is watching?
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Light Me Up is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance with elements of suspense. For more information on the content, please visit the author's website.

#3
Into the Light
2022
His secret tragedy
Her hidden desire
And their willingness to risk everything…
Rafael Marroquin believes he’s cursed. He refuses to get close to people, because when he does, they get hurt. To his friends in Moon Harbor, Raf is known as the quiet, reliable one who never causes trouble. But if the town found out about his tragic past, they’d think differently.
After the death of her parents, everyone in town has treated Ellie Waters as delicate. All she wants is to live life on her terms and carve her own path. And maybe finally hook up with Rafael, the man she’s secretly pined for since she was a teen. Ellie’s all grown up now, but Raf still sees her as his best friend’s kid sister—or does he?
But just as their friendship finally gives way to all-consuming chemistry, the past rears its ugly head and threatens everything. Their town is at risk. Ellie is in danger. And trouble comes for Raf, in more ways than one.
Can they save each other before it’s too late? And can their love survive?
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Into the Light is a steamy brother's best friend forbidden romance with elements of mystery and suspense. For more information about the book's content, please visit the author's website.

#3.5
By Candlelight
2022
A little snow never hurt anyone…until it traps you with a stranger and only one bed.
Drew Olsen has had it. Calling the previous few years “rough” would be a massive understatement. He’s been in a sour mood ever since his family’s scandalous actions shook the entire town of Moon Harbor. Now he’s out of a job and homeless for the next five days. Oh, and it’s almost Christmas. So much for holiday spirit.
Mia Gallo is on the run. Which, it turns out, is a lot less stressful when it includes a stopover at a cute cottage in the woods for Christmas. As long as those criminal buffoons don’t show up, she’ll be fine. She just needs to hide out long enough for the police to do their thing, but Mia never expected to get stuck in a blizzard…with a seriously hot grump.
Being snowed in together for Christmas was not in their plans. But it might be just what they both need.
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By Candlelight is a steamy small town Christmas novella, featuring forced proximity, snowed in, and grumpy/sunshine tropes. Happy holidays from Moon Harbor!

#4
Fighting Light
2023
A woman building her future.
A man recovering from his past.
And something sinister in the way, threatening to ruin it all.
Landry Garner has big goals in a small town, and she’s been working nonstop for years to achieve them. But when her dreams are swiped out from under her one too many times, she’ll do whatever it takes to create the life she wants. The only problem? Her new boss, who happens to be a former one night stand.
Saint Adams is ready for a change. After an injury that threatens his MMA career, he’s considering a new life as a bar owner in Moon Harbor, Maine. The only thing he’s conflicted about? The sizzling chemistry he has with his new employee. If he can keep it in his pants, this might be the fresh start he’s looking for. But Landry has him seriously questioning his own willpower.
Just when they’re ready to let their guards down, someone seems eager to mess it all up. Veiled threats and vandalism are only the beginning.
Now more than ever, they need to work together to keep their dreams—and each other—alive.
Author

Kate McWilliams
Author · 11 books
Kate McWilliams writes heart-melting, spicy small town romances mixed with mystery and suspense. An avid reader, she finds solace in romance books and lives for a good “happily ever after.” A fan of syntax and grammar from a young age, she now lives her dream writing romance and freelancing as a proofreader. When she’s not working or reading, she enjoys nature, naps, and watching cheesy action movies. Kate lives in New Jersey with her daughter and their crazy corgi.