Sandpiper Cove (Hope Harbor) Book 3 of 9

Hope Harbor police chief Lexie Graham has plenty on her plate raising her son alone and dealing with a sudden rash of petty theft and vandalism in her coastal Oregon hometown. As a result, she has zero time for extracurricular activities--including romance. Ex-con Adam Stone isn't looking for love either--but how ironic is it that the first woman to catch his eye is a police chief? Yet wishing for things that can never be is foolish.Nevertheless, when Lexie enlists Adam's help to keep a young man from falling into a life of crime, sparks begin to fly. And as they work together, it soon becomes apparent that God may have a different--and better--future planned for them than either could imagine.Lauded by Library Journal as "a master at character development," Irene Hannon welcomes readers back to this charming Oregon seaside village where hearts heal--and love blooms.Wishing for things that can never be is foolish . . . or is it?Hope Harbor police chief and single mom Lexie Graham has zero time for extracurricular activities--including romance. Ex-con Adam Stone isn't looking for love either--but how ironic is it that the first woman to catch his eye is a police chief?When Lexie enlists Adam's help to keep a troubled young man from heading down the wrong path, sparks begin to fly. Could it be that God may have a different--and better--future planned for them than either could imagine?Lauded by Library Journal as "a master at character development," Irene Hannon welcomes you back to this charming Oregon seaside village.Come home to Hope Harborwhere hearts heal--and love bloomsPraise for the Hope Harbor Novels"[A] gorgeously rendered romance."--RT Book Reviews on Hope Harbor"Summer romance doesn't get much better than this."--Examiner.com on Sea Rose LaneIrene Hannon is the bestselling author of more than fifty romantic suspense and contemporary romance novels, including One Perfect Spring, Hope Harbor, Sea Rose Lane,and the Heroes of Quantico, Guardians of Justice, and Private Justice series. Her books have garnered dozens of honors, including three coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame. In addition, she has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work.About the AuthorIrene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 60 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In addition to her many other honors, she is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Sandpiper CoveA Hope Harbor NovelBy Irene Hannon Baker Publishing GroupCopyright © 2017 Irene HannonAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-8007-2768-0CHAPTER 1Not again.Adam Stone slammed the door on his decrepit Kia, expelled a breath, and surveyed the damage.The rustic, one-room cabin he called home appeared to be untouched this go-round. But it would take some serious sanding to get rid of the profanities spray-painted on the small outbuilding that housed his woodworking shop.At least the vandals hadn't broken any windows this time.But where was Clyde?Breaking into a jog on the gravel drive, he scanned the surrounding woods that offered peeks at the pristine Oregon beach and choppy April sea a hundred yards away."Clyde!"No response."Clyde! Come on out, boy. It's safe."Silence, save for the distinctive trill of the sandpiper that gave this secluded cove its name.He clamped his jaw shut. Damaged property, he could deal with. But if those thugs had done anything to ...A soft whimper came from the direction of the workshop, and the swinging door he'd rigged up for the adopted stray gave a slight shimmy.A