Lighthouse Magic

Coree Island

by Candice Poarch

Cecily Edmonds's mother's death has left her with a legacy of mystery and confusion. Her name isn't her name, her father isn't her father, and her home was supposed to be Coree Island—a blustery, isolated world on the North Carolina coast. Now, Cecily is determined to reclaim her true identity—and her property. But island life has other challenges in store for her, including one named Ryan Anderson. Ryan would like to team up with Cecily—in business and pleasure. But as their mutual attraction draws them closer, a dangerous enemy from Cecily's parents' past threatens to tear them apart. Amid lies and revenge, only trust can keep Cecily and Ryan together—only love can keep them alive.

Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

About the author

Even as a child Candice Poarch was a dreamer and created scenes in her mind. She quickly fell in love with writing stories centered around families and romance. The quest for love is universal, she says. Being familiar with rural Virginia, she portrays a sense of community and mutual support in her novels, many of which are set in small-town America.

Candice grew up in Stony Creek, Virginia, south of Richmond, but now resides in northern Virginia. She has been married for thirty years and is the mother of three children. A former computer-systems manager, she has now made writing her full-time career.