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Alisa Dumond is a Rhode Island author whose heartfelt contemporary romances are inspired by the beauty of New England's coastal towns, breathtaking ocean sunsets, and the enduring belief that home is more than a place—it's where life's greatest journeys begin.

Growing up surrounded by beaches, harbors, and seaside communities, Alisa developed a deep appreciation for coastal living and the stories found along the shoreline. Her novels transport readers to the charming coastal communities of Rhode Island, where unforgettable characters discover second chances, healing, hope, family, friendship, and lasting love.

Alisa is the author of the Coastal Escape Series, including Where the Tide Brings You Back and When Newport Calls You Home. Each novel
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*What Makes You Keep Reading a Series?**

As I get closer to the release of *Where It Was All Along*, the third book in the Coastal Escape series, I’ve been thinking about what makes readers want to return to the same fictional world.

Is it the familiar setting? Seeing favorite characters again? Following new couples while old characters continue to appear? Or simply knowing you’re going back to a place that already feels familiar?

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"Theo Callahan left Newport with dreams that took him across the country. Ten years later, a career opportunity brings him home, forcing him to confront old memories, unfinished conversations, and a woman he never truly forgot."
"Meet Lilia Bennett—a Newport native who never imagined leaving the town she loves. After years of building her charter business along the harbor, she's focused on her future... until someone from her past unexpectedly returns."
"Hello readers! Thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed, rated, or added Where the Tide Brings You Back to your Goodreads shelves. Your support means so much to me as a debut author. I'm currently working on the second book in the Coastal Es..." Read more of this blog post »
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