Mark gets custody of his niece, Holly, upon the death of her mother. Holly has quit talking. When they go into Maggie's toy store, Maggie shows Holly a fairy house, and tells Holly she does not know the fairy's name but when she does she'll paint in above the house's door, and a conch shell which she tells Holly she can hear the ocean. Mark is attracted to Maggie but he has a girlfriend, so he is not free to date Maggie. Their attraction is great and grows after sharing a ferry ride to the mainland. What will they do? What will happen with Holly?

I enjoyed this story. I liked how Maggie connected to both Mark and Holly. I liked how Holly knew Maggie was safe and she could be herself. I loved that Mark had principles and would not date Maggie while he had a girlfriend. I did not like the girlfriend, Shelby. She came across as shallow as did Mark in regards to their relationship. I am glad I got my HEA. I will have to track down the other books in this series.

Even the most beautiful people have serious problems in life.  Zoe is a curvasious woman that shies away from most men who have the wrong idea about how easy she must be.   Alex was so neglected in childhood without any positive role model to help,that his view of life is greatly jaded and pessimistic.

The story also deals with an aging grandmother with dimentia, a lost ghost who doesn't know his name and a drop dead gorgeous guy with a serious drinking problem. 

The book is well researched, well written and serious problems are fairly dealt with but lightly refered to, so that the story is never dragged down but infact added to by these storylines.

The characters are real, their pessimism and optimism off set each other and Zoe and Alex in the end are perfect for each other. 

Every book in this series is different but linked.  Each book well written and a delight to read.  Can not wait for Justine's story with witch craft in Crystal Lake.