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Love on Anchor Lane #2
The Magic of Sunshine
Harper’s career as a trauma nurse in New York City has left her exhausted and disillusioned. For the last four months, she’s been living in Sapphire Bay with her beloved grandfather, healing her mind and her heart from all the things she’s seen.
Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of her hometown, Harper forms a friendship with Owen—her best friend’s brother and a former police officer carrying the weight of his own haunted past.
As they navigate the challenges of their lives, Harper and Owen are drawn together by their shared compassion and understanding. Amidst the backdrop of a tight-knit community, they embark on a journey of recovery that promises new beginnings and the rediscovery of hope.
THE MAGIC OF SUNSHINE is the second book in the Love on Anchor Lane series and can easily be read as a stand-alone. All of Leeanna's series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel.
Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of her hometown, Harper forms a friendship with Owen—her best friend’s brother and a former police officer carrying the weight of his own haunted past.
As they navigate the challenges of their lives, Harper and Owen are drawn together by their shared compassion and understanding. Amidst the backdrop of a tight-knit community, they embark on a journey of recovery that promises new beginnings and the rediscovery of hope.
THE MAGIC OF SUNSHINE is the second book in the Love on Anchor Lane series and can easily be read as a stand-alone. All of Leeanna's series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2024
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Leeanna Morgan
64 books510 followersLeeanna Morgan is a USA Today bestselling author. She lives in New Zealand surrounded by green hills on one side and the ocean on the other. She enjoys going for long walks, especially if she can convince her husband and two children to go with her!
Leeanna writes contemporary romances set in Montana. Her books contain all of the things that are important to her; good friends, family, a strong sense of community, and a happy ending.
Leeanna writes contemporary romances set in Montana. Her books contain all of the things that are important to her; good friends, family, a strong sense of community, and a happy ending.
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November 18, 2025
Though this book is well written and edited other than a few repetitive areas, I have to admit I found it too… nice. I picked it up because both characters are struggling with PTSD, a subject that fascinates me. I was expecting angst and deep emotions and romantic struggles. But the characters were perfect and polite and never argued and calmly stated their emotions. There wasn’t a single black moment in their relationship. Other readers may appreciate stepping into this unrealistically bucolic environment, but I prefer more emotion.
June 26, 2024
Sweet.
August 2, 2024
great story & characters a must read
Enjoyed this immensely, wish it had ended with a wedding but it was good, just left some things hanging, but good nonetheless!
Enjoyed this immensely, wish it had ended with a wedding but it was good, just left some things hanging, but good nonetheless!
October 10, 2025
Trigger warning : characters with ptsd, talk of pandemic deaths, mass shootings, emergencies such as realistic portrayals of strokes
When I explain the story, it will sound fraught with peril, but for some reason, for me, it was passionless. There never felt like anything was at stake, and in a few instances where it felt like something was becoming important, the story just rolled over it.
Harper came to Sapphire Bay for two reasons. First, to take care of her grandfather, who after a stroke was needing some help. The second was because of her pstd from being a trauma nurse during the pandemic.
This is where I want to thank Leeana Morgan for accurately portraying the horror of covid-19. It was a scary time, and too many people acted like it was fake.
In Sapphire Bay, she meets Owen, who has moved to Sapphire Bay because of his own ptsd. He was a cop and in a mass shooting, he lost his partner, who died as he watched. Now he was blowing glass in Sapphire Bay. He was making beautiful things.
They become close and fall in love. He shows her how to blow glass. They have a craft show. She tries to decide what her path in life should be.
Should she do a trauma nurse course? Should she stay a receptionist in Sapphire Bay? Should she go back to New York?
Owen, of course, doesn't want her to go, but he never shows any emotion to her about it. He just talks to his friend Steve about it.
There are two medical emergencies in this book. One with a wrecked school bus, and the second with Harper's grandfather.
See, doesn't it sound like a lot of storyline and drama? Somehow, for me, it never got off the ground. If you like soft romances with no spice, then you really might enjoy this. For me, it just fell flat.
When I explain the story, it will sound fraught with peril, but for some reason, for me, it was passionless. There never felt like anything was at stake, and in a few instances where it felt like something was becoming important, the story just rolled over it.
Harper came to Sapphire Bay for two reasons. First, to take care of her grandfather, who after a stroke was needing some help. The second was because of her pstd from being a trauma nurse during the pandemic.
This is where I want to thank Leeana Morgan for accurately portraying the horror of covid-19. It was a scary time, and too many people acted like it was fake.
In Sapphire Bay, she meets Owen, who has moved to Sapphire Bay because of his own ptsd. He was a cop and in a mass shooting, he lost his partner, who died as he watched. Now he was blowing glass in Sapphire Bay. He was making beautiful things.
They become close and fall in love. He shows her how to blow glass. They have a craft show. She tries to decide what her path in life should be.
Should she do a trauma nurse course? Should she stay a receptionist in Sapphire Bay? Should she go back to New York?
Owen, of course, doesn't want her to go, but he never shows any emotion to her about it. He just talks to his friend Steve about it.
There are two medical emergencies in this book. One with a wrecked school bus, and the second with Harper's grandfather.
See, doesn't it sound like a lot of storyline and drama? Somehow, for me, it never got off the ground. If you like soft romances with no spice, then you really might enjoy this. For me, it just fell flat.
November 25, 2025
Didnt finish after chapter 14, about 58%. I struggled hard to even get to that point. I skimmed heavily almost the whole time and missed absolutely nothing whatsoever.
It was very very bland and boring. I felt like I was reading about the mundane life of an average couple of 80 year olds or something. Everyone is so polite and proper and perfect. Their lives/writing/storytelling were all just so painfully boring. Literally it felt like the two characters were like 80 year olds trying to start a relationship.
I’ve read a lot of books where nothing much really happens and it follows regular daily life and have it still be good. You just at least need to make the characters interesting and fun and have them have passion and add some mystery in there, some push and pull, some wondering, etc.
The dual pov writing made sure that I always knew what everyone was thinking and feeling at all times about everything. No mystery there. And the two characters were both basically going through the exact same thing and feeling very similar feelings and doing the same basic things to cope with their problems, so that felt repetitive and lent to no variety or anything.
The two characters say they love each other after hanging out a few times together and after going on like 2 dates.
I just kept waiting for anything to inject some life into this story and nothing ever came. I just couldn’t continue anymore.
It was very very bland and boring. I felt like I was reading about the mundane life of an average couple of 80 year olds or something. Everyone is so polite and proper and perfect. Their lives/writing/storytelling were all just so painfully boring. Literally it felt like the two characters were like 80 year olds trying to start a relationship.
I’ve read a lot of books where nothing much really happens and it follows regular daily life and have it still be good. You just at least need to make the characters interesting and fun and have them have passion and add some mystery in there, some push and pull, some wondering, etc.
The dual pov writing made sure that I always knew what everyone was thinking and feeling at all times about everything. No mystery there. And the two characters were both basically going through the exact same thing and feeling very similar feelings and doing the same basic things to cope with their problems, so that felt repetitive and lent to no variety or anything.
The two characters say they love each other after hanging out a few times together and after going on like 2 dates.
I just kept waiting for anything to inject some life into this story and nothing ever came. I just couldn’t continue anymore.
December 29, 2024
11/22/2024, 7:30 PM - I BORROWED THIS E-BOOK FROM KOBO PLUS. I STARTED READING THIS E-BOOK ON 11/23/2024.
LOVE ON ANCHOR LANE SERIES - BOOK 2 - THE MAGIC OF SUNSHINE - A SWEET SMALL TOWN ROMANCE - LEEANNA MORGAN = 187 PAGES
I LOVED THIS STORY. I REALLY FELT FOR ALL OF THE CHARACTERS, AND ALL THAT THEY HAD GONE THROUGH. I REALLY WANTED THEM TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE, AND HEAL. I WAS HAPPY THE WAY IT ENDED, BUT FOR SOME LOOSE ENDS THAT LEFT YOU HANGING ABOUT WHAT DECISIONS HAD BEEN MADE. I AM REALLY HOPING THAT THE LOOSE ENDS WILL BE TOLD IN THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES. I AM REALLY HOPING THAT I CAN BORROW IT NEXT. I FINISHED READING THIS E-BOOK ON 12/28/2024.
LOVE ON ANCHOR LANE SERIES - BOOK 2 - THE MAGIC OF SUNSHINE - A SWEET SMALL TOWN ROMANCE - LEEANNA MORGAN = 187 PAGES
I LOVED THIS STORY. I REALLY FELT FOR ALL OF THE CHARACTERS, AND ALL THAT THEY HAD GONE THROUGH. I REALLY WANTED THEM TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE, AND HEAL. I WAS HAPPY THE WAY IT ENDED, BUT FOR SOME LOOSE ENDS THAT LEFT YOU HANGING ABOUT WHAT DECISIONS HAD BEEN MADE. I AM REALLY HOPING THAT THE LOOSE ENDS WILL BE TOLD IN THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES. I AM REALLY HOPING THAT I CAN BORROW IT NEXT. I FINISHED READING THIS E-BOOK ON 12/28/2024.
May 12, 2024
The perfect message in a bottle!
Owen and Harper may have had very different jobs, but the trauma, stress and resulting PTSD is very similar and makes all their fears so much bigger than they are. But seeing them reconnect as adults and slowly open their hearts to the possibilities of more is very sweet. Yes they have to face their fears and new trauma, yes there are new health problems for family members that strike out of nowhere, but there are also moments of peace, of discovery, of reminiscing, of laughter and of hopes for the future. A very sweet visit and a lovely heartwarming series.
Owen and Harper may have had very different jobs, but the trauma, stress and resulting PTSD is very similar and makes all their fears so much bigger than they are. But seeing them reconnect as adults and slowly open their hearts to the possibilities of more is very sweet. Yes they have to face their fears and new trauma, yes there are new health problems for family members that strike out of nowhere, but there are also moments of peace, of discovery, of reminiscing, of laughter and of hopes for the future. A very sweet visit and a lovely heartwarming series.
September 9, 2025
Well done
The story takes you through quite a bit of their life experiences. They have been through a lot. They both have great hearts and love their family and community. They both are contending with PTSD as well. Some tough choices they need to make. Loved the grandad. He was truly precious. I appreciated the loving support they all provide for each other. A really good story. Makes you want to read the next book in line. You become invested in all their lives.
A good read.
The story takes you through quite a bit of their life experiences. They have been through a lot. They both have great hearts and love their family and community. They both are contending with PTSD as well. Some tough choices they need to make. Loved the grandad. He was truly precious. I appreciated the loving support they all provide for each other. A really good story. Makes you want to read the next book in line. You become invested in all their lives.
A good read.
July 2, 2024
Another hit from Ms. Morgan. This book introduces us to two people who have PTSD and came to Sapphire Bay to try to get over their past trauma. Harper is a trauma nurse from NYC who is emotionally and physically exhausted.She is here to take care of her elderly grandfather .Owen, a former police officer, moves to this area for the same reason, lower his stress . Their relationship starts as friendship but things develop quickly. I really look forward to reading more books from this author.
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September 15, 2025
Sweet simple story with likable characters. No villains, no misunderstandings, just a clean short story.
How several people handle PTSD, which is not all do to war. No cheating, no cliffhanger, ended at 94% on my e-reader, standalone and clean with a few kisses. You do get that small town feeling, which I did enjoy.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
How several people handle PTSD, which is not all do to war. No cheating, no cliffhanger, ended at 94% on my e-reader, standalone and clean with a few kisses. You do get that small town feeling, which I did enjoy.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
September 11, 2025
Boring. The way this book is written you would think the characters are children. The food smells yummy and his/ her tummy is hungry. Are they two or three years old, or are they adults? There is no way Harper lived in N.Y. she would not use the words yummy and tummy. I am from N.Y. and even as a child I have never used those words. I don't know if I want to even read the next book.
May 2, 2024
Exciting!
This is a great story of two wounded souls finding each other and healing together. It made me very excited to read more books in this series! I'm hoping we'll be reading about Harper and Owen in future books and maybe about Harper's parents reuniting!?!
This is a great story of two wounded souls finding each other and healing together. It made me very excited to read more books in this series! I'm hoping we'll be reading about Harper and Owen in future books and maybe about Harper's parents reuniting!?!
September 10, 2025
This is a nice story if you have an interest in how folks handle their PTSD. I found it to be slow reading with nothing much to get excited about. There are no good twists or turns. I did finish the book because I liked the characters, but it was easy to put down and hard to pick back up for me.
September 15, 2025
contemporary love story
I was surprised and grateful for the backstory of the lead character's career as a trauma nurse in NYC during the pandemic. The love story was sweet and almost secondary to all of the parts of the story.
I was surprised and grateful for the backstory of the lead character's career as a trauma nurse in NYC during the pandemic. The love story was sweet and almost secondary to all of the parts of the story.
September 20, 2025
So Sweet and Sappy…
Just what should be read in front of a roaring fire on a cold Autumn day. Think hot cocoa or delicious chai tea. Actually, should be made into a Hallmark Movie!
Thank you Leanna Morgan!
Just what should be read in front of a roaring fire on a cold Autumn day. Think hot cocoa or delicious chai tea. Actually, should be made into a Hallmark Movie!
Thank you Leanna Morgan!
September 24, 2025
The magic of Glass !!
I always enjoy your books and this one did not disappoint !!! The art of blown glass is different but great. This artistic ability has always fascinated me. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment !
I always enjoy your books and this one did not disappoint !!! The art of blown glass is different but great. This artistic ability has always fascinated me. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment !
October 8, 2025
Somewhat boring
I did not think I could even finish this , but it was a happy ever after. PTSD isn't all grins and giggles, and this story just seemed to make it okay. My own experience with a military man with PTSD did not end happily ever after.😰
I did not think I could even finish this , but it was a happy ever after. PTSD isn't all grins and giggles, and this story just seemed to make it okay. My own experience with a military man with PTSD did not end happily ever after.😰
May 3, 2024
Brilliant
I love this book. Harper and Owen's story is romantic and addictive. I enjoyed the relationship with Haper's grandad. I highly recommend this book.
I love this book. Harper and Owen's story is romantic and addictive. I enjoyed the relationship with Haper's grandad. I highly recommend this book.
May 6, 2024
Magical!
I love this town, these people, their lives, their drama, their trauma, their loved ones, two legged or four and the power of love and forgiveness and friendship!
I love this town, these people, their lives, their drama, their trauma, their loved ones, two legged or four and the power of love and forgiveness and friendship!
May 7, 2024
Excellent
Another book from Montana, that I loved! Can't wait for the third book in this series. Love is in the air...
Another book from Montana, that I loved! Can't wait for the third book in this series. Love is in the air...
May 26, 2024
Awesome!
Another awesome book. What more can you wish for. Sapphire Bay, love and respect. A great book to read. Makes you believe in true love. Enjoy!
Another awesome book. What more can you wish for. Sapphire Bay, love and respect. A great book to read. Makes you believe in true love. Enjoy!
September 9, 2025
Great story
I love most of Leeanna Morgan books and this one did not disappoint. A clean read with a lot of heart, I don't think you could be disappointed in this book.
I love most of Leeanna Morgan books and this one did not disappoint. A clean read with a lot of heart, I don't think you could be disappointed in this book.
September 9, 2025
No edge. No plot
The characters were seemingly all nice people. None of them were particularly interesting. But nice. The plot was just nice. A very flat book.
The characters were seemingly all nice people. None of them were particularly interesting. But nice. The plot was just nice. A very flat book.
September 15, 2025
Very touching.
The characters are well developed and interact with purpose. You see the love develop and grow. And the love for family is evident and moving.
The characters are well developed and interact with purpose. You see the love develop and grow. And the love for family is evident and moving.
September 19, 2025
very wordy tale.
It was obvious from the beginning that everything was too perfect in this book. Story was ok but quite boring.
It was obvious from the beginning that everything was too perfect in this book. Story was ok but quite boring.
September 19, 2025
I am really liking this series by Leeanna Morgan, looking forward to reading the next one, very good story
September 25, 2025
it’s ok
Cute storyline, wrapped up things nicely but to wordy for me. It was a nice clean read that’s more about relationships than graphic sexual encounters.
Cute storyline, wrapped up things nicely but to wordy for me. It was a nice clean read that’s more about relationships than graphic sexual encounters.
October 3, 2025
Sweet love story
Harper and Owen found love by being there for each other as they dealt with their own PTSD. It also shows the importance of family.
Harper and Owen found love by being there for each other as they dealt with their own PTSD. It also shows the importance of family.
October 31, 2025
Feel good book!
January 15, 2026
.Wasn’t real impressed with ending but overall a good book. Enjoyable
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