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From the author of The Man Who Loved Jane Austen and The Maidenstone Lighthouse comes a heartwarming, unforgettable novel set on the ruggedly beautiful island of Cape Fear in the Carolinas, where a man determined to retreat from the world discovers the redemptive power of unexpected love.

With its rough gray shingles and weathered slate roof, Sea Pines cottage seems, at first glance, past its prime. But inside this remote fisherman’s house, a driftwood fire crackles in the fireplace, brightly colored rugs cover the floor, and cozy cushions dot the worn, welcoming furniture. A young man named Robert has retreated after the war, planning to spend his days writing, tending to the local lighthouse, and nursing his injuries—physical and mental. For company, he adopts a young Golden Retriever puppy named Meteor, who happily settles into life at Sea Pines, delighting in his master’s loving care.

Robert and Meteor spend months in quiet companionship, until the day Robert rescues a young woman from a storm at sea. Strong-willed and intelligent, Laura sees past Robert’s injuries to the proud, passionate man beneath, and—with some matchmaking help from Meteor—they begin a new life together at the cottage. When their son, Nicholas, is born on Christmas Eve, Meteor immediately becomes the little boy’s most loyal friend. But even Meteor’s tireless devotion can’t protect his cherished family from all of life’s unexpected challenges—hurdles that will teach each of them lessons of courage, faith, friendship, and the enduring love that can sustain us through life’s coldest seasons…

Sally Smith O’Rourke lives in Monrovia, California, where she is working on her next novel.

Praise For The Novels Of Sally Smith O’Rourke

The Maidenstone Lighthouse

“Sweet, light and as comforting as a mug of peppermint tea, O’Rourke’s latest will please her fans.” —Publishers Weekly

“O’Rourke entices readers with her well-crafted second novel.” —Romantic Times

The Man Who Loved Jane Austen

"With charm and wit, Sally Smith O'Rourke weaves an enchanting, clever, and often haunting tale of high romance, of hearts reaching out to one another across the ages, and of the timeless search for true love. To be read with an expectation of pleasure." —Peter Pezzelli, author of Francesca’s Kitchen

“O’Rourke alternates between the past and the present in this fascinating novel that pays tribute to Jane Austen’s enduring ideals of romantic love.” —Booklist

"In The Man Who Loved Jane Austen, Sally Smith O'Rourke confirms what readers have always hoped for—that Mr. Darcy is real, and that he's even more dashing and romantic than we imagined. This wonderfully conceived novel is fresh, original and rewarding." —Susan Wiggs

“For all of those readers who longed for Jane Austen to have the kind of love she gave her characters—and for all those readers who longed to have Fitzwilliam Darcy to themselves. Sally Smith O'Rourke gives us access to one of our most beloved writers and our favorite characters. A wonderful, magical read." —Jessica Barksdale Inclan