Harbor Pointe

Hope Harbor #12

by Irene Hannon

As a principal dancer with a prestigious New York ballet company, Devyn Lee is far from her hometown of Hope Harbor on the Oregon coast. But when a family emergency compels her to return, her visit turns into an extended stay after complications arise.

Widowed millworker Aaron Steele pays no attention to the buzz in Hope Harbor about the famous dancer in town. Until his grieving ten-year-old daughter takes a fancy to Devyn after she agrees to help with a fundraising show for a local charity in which the young girl is performing. As the show--and Devyn--begin to lift his daughter's spirits, his own life is brightened by the beautiful ballerina as she slowly but surely captures his heart.

But what are the odds that such an accomplished, polished woman from the city could ever fall for a small-town lumberman with two left feet?

Bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon once again transports readers to the irresistible beauty and romance of the beloved coastal small town of Hope Harbor.

Genres: Christian Fiction

368 pages, Paperback

Expected publication April 7, 2026

About the author

Irene Hannon, who writes both contemporary romance and romantic suspense, is the author of more than 65 novels. Her books have been honored with three coveted RITA awards from Romance Writers of America (the “Oscar” of romance fiction) and she is a member of that organization's elite Hall of Fame. She has also received a Career Achievement award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Other awards for individual books include National Readers' Choice, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers Choice, Booksellers' Best, and Reviewers' Choice from RT Book Reviews. She is also a two-time Christy award finalist.

Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.

A former corporate communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene now writes full time. To learn more about Irene and her books, visit www.irenehannon.com.

Reviews

[Randi Sampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

After twelve books, there is something about picking up the newest book in the Hope Harbor series that truly does feel like coming home. Having read most of the books in the series already, I love each visit back and the chance to see some familiar people and places- including, of course, everyone's favorite taco-making artist! There's just something really special about this series that I personally cannot help but love. But even if you've never read any of the previous books, don't let that scare you away... this story can truly be enjoyed just the same. Devyn and Aaron drew me into their lives right away. They both had some healing to do- her from complicated family dynamics and him after the loss of his wife, and I enjoyed seeing that healing happen for both throughout this story. As much as I loved their romance, which did take center stage... there's also a secondary second chance romance as well, which added even more depth to the book, making me enjoy it all that much more. Whether it is your first visit to Hope Harbor or your twelfth, this is certainly one that fans of Christian small-town romance are going to want to check out.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.