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Ocean of Secrets
The Whitmore secrets reach a breaking point before an explosive who was really responsible for the fire that destroyed the White Oak Lodge?
Alexander Whitmore fled Nantucket Island just days after the blaze that consumed his family’s prized White Oak Lodge. His escape — painful as it was — had been years in the making. For as long as he could remember, Alexander had wanted out. He despised his parents’ arrogance and their unrelenting demand that he take over the Lodge, a life he never wanted.
Alexander’s dreams had always been different. He wanted to be a pilot, to soar above the clouds and escape the weight of the Whitmore legacy. He never expected to fall in love beneath the sprawling dark starry skies over the Lodge, or to lose everything because of it.
Now, at fifty-one, Alexander’s past refuses to stay buried. For years, someone has been threatening him — someone who knows what really happened at the Lodge that fateful Fourth of July in 1998. His job, his reputation, even his family are at risk. When his wife announces she’s leaving and taking their children, Alexander hits rock bottom.
In a desperate search for answers, he hires a private investigator to follow the trail back to the people he swore he’d never face again — his sisters and his mother. But as the Whitmores are drawn together once more, decades of buried secrets begin to unravel.
And just when everything is about to collapse, one shocking truth changes everything.
Ocean of Secrets is book three of The Whitmore Series, a heartfelt and hopeful family drama perfect for your next beach read or cozy night in.
Alexander Whitmore fled Nantucket Island just days after the blaze that consumed his family’s prized White Oak Lodge. His escape — painful as it was — had been years in the making. For as long as he could remember, Alexander had wanted out. He despised his parents’ arrogance and their unrelenting demand that he take over the Lodge, a life he never wanted.
Alexander’s dreams had always been different. He wanted to be a pilot, to soar above the clouds and escape the weight of the Whitmore legacy. He never expected to fall in love beneath the sprawling dark starry skies over the Lodge, or to lose everything because of it.
Now, at fifty-one, Alexander’s past refuses to stay buried. For years, someone has been threatening him — someone who knows what really happened at the Lodge that fateful Fourth of July in 1998. His job, his reputation, even his family are at risk. When his wife announces she’s leaving and taking their children, Alexander hits rock bottom.
In a desperate search for answers, he hires a private investigator to follow the trail back to the people he swore he’d never face again — his sisters and his mother. But as the Whitmores are drawn together once more, decades of buried secrets begin to unravel.
And just when everything is about to collapse, one shocking truth changes everything.
Ocean of Secrets is book three of The Whitmore Series, a heartfelt and hopeful family drama perfect for your next beach read or cozy night in.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2025
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Katie Winters
124 books405 followersKatie writes women's fiction and clean, wholesome contemporary romance. She looks to everyday, real-life family issues to weave stories of heartfelt emotions, love and loss, and everything in between.
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November 18, 2025
Katie Winters always leaves us with our mouths hanging open…you just never know what’s going to happen next!
Ocean Secrets hooks you from the first page and keeps you flipping those pages like there’s no tomorrow! The storyline is crazy good; the characters are amazing; the plot twists and turns will keep your head spinning ; and while not a normal HEA…the love interest is still off the chart! Don’t let this one get by you…it’s definitely a keeper!!💕💕
Ocean Secrets hooks you from the first page and keeps you flipping those pages like there’s no tomorrow! The storyline is crazy good; the characters are amazing; the plot twists and turns will keep your head spinning ; and while not a normal HEA…the love interest is still off the chart! Don’t let this one get by you…it’s definitely a keeper!!💕💕
November 17, 2025
Alex Whitmore, the eldest Whitmore son, pursued his aspiration of becoming an airline pilot after he left Nantucket following the destruction of the White Oak Inn. The cause of the July 4th fire that leveled the family inn remains a mystery. Alex married Janie, had three kids and followed his dream. Now Alex has left his family and faces losing everything. If there were a a book category combining mystery and romance, Katie Winters is an expert at mastering it. She capably recounts events of the past and the present. Book 3 of this series presents us with a few answers, but we await more. I'm always happy to read the next installment of her series.
November 20, 2025
Ocean of Secrets is book 3 in the Whitmore series by Katie Winters 4.5 stars
Here we go again, more Whitmore family secrets, few answers, family struggles, twists, turns and so much more…you don’t want to miss this read!
I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Here we go again, more Whitmore family secrets, few answers, family struggles, twists, turns and so much more…you don’t want to miss this read!
I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 13, 2025
Another twisted tale of family secrets. The Whitmore family is working on reuniting while Alexander is struggling with family and work issues. It appears there are some family members who are alive and well. Looking forward to some more secrets to be revealed. 💕
November 22, 2025
Katie Winters, in Ocean of Secrets, starts to unwind some of the secrets and mysteries of the Whitmore Family. It is an amazing story of family, betrayal, secrets, and in the end loyalty to family! However, we are left with another cliffhanger! Throughly enjoyed the book!
November 30, 2025
Taking to long to find out what happened to everyone now have to wait till January. That’s why I hate series
December 29, 2025
Good Read
This story was good but a little drawn out but it still kept my attention and left me wanting to read the next book.
This story was good but a little drawn out but it still kept my attention and left me wanting to read the next book.
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