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A New Beginning #4
Cottage on the Bay: A Sweet, Later-in-Life, Small Town Romance
Sometimes, the best recipes are made from second chances and shared dreams.
At sixty-seven, Susan Timms thought she’d closed the final chapter on her culinary career when she sold her Georgia catering business. Moving to Sapphire Bay to reunite with her friends feels like the fresh start she desperately needs—especially when award-winning chef Paul Renard offers her a position at the Lakeside Grill.
Paul left behind the glittering success of his Los Angeles and San Francisco restaurants for the peaceful shores of Sapphire Bay, trading fame and fortune for a simpler life. After his marriage crumbled under the weight of eighteen-hour days and endless ambition, he swore off both romance and the high-pressure culinary world that had consumed him.
When he asks Susan to help him create a new menu for his restaurant, he discovers that the most important ingredient in any recipe is trust. Together, they learn that it’s never too late to blend two lives, two dreams, and two hearts into something beautiful—proving that the sweetest success comes not from what you achieve alone, but from what you create together.
Cottage on the Bay is the fourth book in Leeanna’s A New Beginning series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of Leeanna’s series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel!
Praise for Leeanna Morgan's
"A heartwarming read that left me feeling happy and hopeful. The perfect escape from everyday life."
"This story was a breath of fresh air. The plot was engaging, and I felt like I was part of the community."
Other Novels by Leeanna
The Cottages on Anchor
The Flower Cottage (Jackie and Richard)
The Starlight Café (Andrea and David)
The Cozy Quilt Shop (Shona and Greg)
A Stitch in Time (Laura and Joseph)
Love on Anchor
The Magic of Summer (Daniella and Harrison)
The Magic of Sunshine (Harper and Owen)
The Magic of Rainbows (Eden and Steve)
The Magic of Christmas (Chloe and Liam)
A New
Bookstore on the Bay (Isabel and Frank)
Paws of Hope on the Bay (Lynda and Matt)
Cafe on the Bay (Kathleen and Patrick)
Cottage on the Bay (Susan and Paul)
Second Chances in Sapphire
Finding Home
Funding Us
Finding Love
Finding Hope
At sixty-seven, Susan Timms thought she’d closed the final chapter on her culinary career when she sold her Georgia catering business. Moving to Sapphire Bay to reunite with her friends feels like the fresh start she desperately needs—especially when award-winning chef Paul Renard offers her a position at the Lakeside Grill.
Paul left behind the glittering success of his Los Angeles and San Francisco restaurants for the peaceful shores of Sapphire Bay, trading fame and fortune for a simpler life. After his marriage crumbled under the weight of eighteen-hour days and endless ambition, he swore off both romance and the high-pressure culinary world that had consumed him.
When he asks Susan to help him create a new menu for his restaurant, he discovers that the most important ingredient in any recipe is trust. Together, they learn that it’s never too late to blend two lives, two dreams, and two hearts into something beautiful—proving that the sweetest success comes not from what you achieve alone, but from what you create together.
Cottage on the Bay is the fourth book in Leeanna’s A New Beginning series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of Leeanna’s series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel!
Praise for Leeanna Morgan's
"A heartwarming read that left me feeling happy and hopeful. The perfect escape from everyday life."
"This story was a breath of fresh air. The plot was engaging, and I felt like I was part of the community."
Other Novels by Leeanna
The Cottages on Anchor
The Flower Cottage (Jackie and Richard)
The Starlight Café (Andrea and David)
The Cozy Quilt Shop (Shona and Greg)
A Stitch in Time (Laura and Joseph)
Love on Anchor
The Magic of Summer (Daniella and Harrison)
The Magic of Sunshine (Harper and Owen)
The Magic of Rainbows (Eden and Steve)
The Magic of Christmas (Chloe and Liam)
A New
Bookstore on the Bay (Isabel and Frank)
Paws of Hope on the Bay (Lynda and Matt)
Cafe on the Bay (Kathleen and Patrick)
Cottage on the Bay (Susan and Paul)
Second Chances in Sapphire
Finding Home
Funding Us
Finding Love
Finding Hope
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2026
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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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January 30, 2026
Love is taking people seriously when they say they need you
Ah! The final book in the series and it has been a long and lonely road for Susan, she has found a tentative friendship with Paul, but both are terrified of wanting more. Of failing. Of being hurt. Until one freak event makes them realise...you never know what will happen, time is not always given and you have to embrace every moment fully.
I love seeing Susan finally open her heart to the possibilities and embrace her feelings for Paul. A great finish to the series.
Ah! The final book in the series and it has been a long and lonely road for Susan, she has found a tentative friendship with Paul, but both are terrified of wanting more. Of failing. Of being hurt. Until one freak event makes them realise...you never know what will happen, time is not always given and you have to embrace every moment fully.
I love seeing Susan finally open her heart to the possibilities and embrace her feelings for Paul. A great finish to the series.
February 1, 2026
Fabulous story
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February 11, 2026Great book by Leeanna Morgan. Characters are so believable
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