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Nantucket Love Story #1
Surrender Bay
Once childhood friends, Samantha and Landon are now separated by distance and secrets. Will Samantha’s return to Nantucket bring her the peace she longs for?
Samantha Owens' estranged stepfather has died, leaving her his cottage in Nantucket—a place she fled years ago, never planning to return. As a single mom, Samantha can't afford to pass up a financial windfall like ocean-front property. So she travels home to fix up the house and sell it . . . never suspecting that Landon Reed still lives two doors down.
As their long-dormant romance begins to bud again, Samantha must face a past that separated her from the God of her childhood. And she must tell Landon why she fled the island in the first place—a secret that could tear them apart.
Is Landon’s love really as unconditional as he claims? And will Samantha finally realize that the God she found all those years ago never abandoned her?
A heart-tugging tale of shattered trust, growing faith, and love that endures . . . all in a romantic seaside setting.
Samantha Owens' estranged stepfather has died, leaving her his cottage in Nantucket—a place she fled years ago, never planning to return. As a single mom, Samantha can't afford to pass up a financial windfall like ocean-front property. So she travels home to fix up the house and sell it . . . never suspecting that Landon Reed still lives two doors down.
As their long-dormant romance begins to bud again, Samantha must face a past that separated her from the God of her childhood. And she must tell Landon why she fled the island in the first place—a secret that could tear them apart.
Is Landon’s love really as unconditional as he claims? And will Samantha finally realize that the God she found all those years ago never abandoned her?
A heart-tugging tale of shattered trust, growing faith, and love that endures . . . all in a romantic seaside setting.
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First published October 1, 2007
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Denise Hunter
86 books4,669 followersDenise Hunter is the award-winning author of more than 40 novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town romances, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.
In 1996, Denise began her first novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books contain a strong romantic element, and her husband says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
Denise and her husband live in Indiana, where they raised three sons, and are currently enjoying an empty nest.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town romances, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.
In 1996, Denise began her first novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books contain a strong romantic element, and her husband says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
Denise and her husband live in Indiana, where they raised three sons, and are currently enjoying an empty nest.
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March 23, 2013
I really liked this book. While I was reading this story, I had to double check that this author was a Christian author. At first, I was a little thrown off by the lack of God references, but it was then that a friend told me the significance behind the story. That's when it all came together for me. I totally see the symbolism behind this story. Time and time again people will turn away from the love of God because of their tainted past. But the beauty of this allegorical story is that God is unconditional with His love. Just as Landon accepted and loved Sam, faults and all, God accepted us and loved us in spite of our past mistakes. Some people may get so frustrated with Landon and his persistent love for Sam, but if you look at the bigger picture, that's just how the Lord is with us. We're so undeserving of this type of love, yet that is what we get because that's just God's character.
July 17, 2016
This book was okay but I found Samantha really really annoying. I know she had a bad childhood but after listening to her fight with herself in her head over and over again, I just wanted to tell her to man up and go out with Landon. He should have given up on her long ago. Way to much baggage there, plus you can't date someone who's been with a member of your family. ew. At the end in the reading group questions it mentions God alot, apprently the story is actually about your relationship with God. That went over my head becuase I didn't pick up on that at all.
May 2, 2020
This book was written well. However, I did not care for Samantha. I tried to, but I just could not.
February 8, 2014
Some of the other reviews have implied this book wasn't Christian because it doesn't talk about God's love and doesn't share the gospel. I couldn't disagree more.
The story was achingly beautiful. The heroine's pain was tangible and flowed off the page, which sometimes made it hard to read but it also made the contrast of the hero's Christ-like love all the more poignant and beautiful.
Not every Christian book has to be evangelistic in a nature and share the gospel. Some books can simply challenge us to walk more in alignment with 1 Corinthians 13 love by demonstrating it through the actions of a character or bring healing to our hearts by teaching us the immeasurable love, grace, and mercy that comes from the Father by demonstrating the love of God through the actions and love of a hero. This book was one of those.
The story was achingly beautiful. The heroine's pain was tangible and flowed off the page, which sometimes made it hard to read but it also made the contrast of the hero's Christ-like love all the more poignant and beautiful.
Not every Christian book has to be evangelistic in a nature and share the gospel. Some books can simply challenge us to walk more in alignment with 1 Corinthians 13 love by demonstrating it through the actions of a character or bring healing to our hearts by teaching us the immeasurable love, grace, and mercy that comes from the Father by demonstrating the love of God through the actions and love of a hero. This book was one of those.
September 7, 2014
2.5 stars
I have read two books from Ms Hunter previously and I found that I loved them so much to the point that I recommended them to others. So, I'm starting this series with this particular book with the expectation that it will at least be on par with the two others.
But, it turned out it was far from what I expected. I found myself disliking the heroin more and more, especially towards the end. We know she had a bad childhood, been abandoned by her mother and abused by her stepfather. Being back in the house bring back all the bitter memories that still haunted her 11 years later. But, she seemed like didn't want to move on from that spot, even if she has her own 11 years old daughter. The recklessness of her actions were stupid, to say the least. I would forgive her if it was because of the unbearable memories, but to make the same mistake over and over and over again (she has an 11 years old child as a reminder, for goodness sake!). After all this time, she still used the same excuses to cover her insecurity and her weak heart. I just don't get it. It seemed like all her excuses regarding Landon were invalid as Landon has proven himself that he is the reliable one.
I just read about 1/3 of the book and the rest just scanned through. I would feel it justified even if Landon (the hero) finally got fed up with her rejections and find someone else.
I have read two books from Ms Hunter previously and I found that I loved them so much to the point that I recommended them to others. So, I'm starting this series with this particular book with the expectation that it will at least be on par with the two others.
But, it turned out it was far from what I expected. I found myself disliking the heroin more and more, especially towards the end. We know she had a bad childhood, been abandoned by her mother and abused by her stepfather. Being back in the house bring back all the bitter memories that still haunted her 11 years later. But, she seemed like didn't want to move on from that spot, even if she has her own 11 years old daughter. The recklessness of her actions were stupid, to say the least. I would forgive her if it was because of the unbearable memories, but to make the same mistake over and over and over again (she has an 11 years old child as a reminder, for goodness sake!). After all this time, she still used the same excuses to cover her insecurity and her weak heart. I just don't get it. It seemed like all her excuses regarding Landon were invalid as Landon has proven himself that he is the reliable one.
I just read about 1/3 of the book and the rest just scanned through. I would feel it justified even if Landon (the hero) finally got fed up with her rejections and find someone else.
August 24, 2014
3 1/2 * for Landon n Landon only. Another 1/2 for the story. NO STARS for Sam!
November 25, 2007
I love a romance with deep emotion, a bit of angst, and plenty of romantic tension. Well this story packs a powerful punch in all three areas. It's an allegory and one of the coolest examples I've ever read. There are many, many women in this world who are just like Samantha, and there are many people in this world who are running from Christ as well. If He only knew what my heart was really like, they think, then there is no way He could love me. Wrong. And this story so beautifully illustrates that point. Samantha wanted Landon so badly, yet she was terrified of his intense love. And the scenes where he showed his love to her were so beautiful and powerful! Oy, I loved that. It literally swept me away.
Though God is never mentioned in this story you still see His love on every page. In Samantha's thoughts you hear the same doubts that Satan often puts in people's heads. Don't trust him. Don't let anyone love you. It hurts too much when they leave you. Poor Sam was abandoned by so many people, and that affected every stupid decision she made. And she made plenty of them. Quite a few you experience right along with her. The sense of desperation and self-loathing is multiplied with every wrong choice until she thinks there is no way that he could really love her. Not if he knew. And just like she hurt Landon in so many ways, we hurt God by rejecting His unconditional love.
Though God is never mentioned in this story you still see His love on every page. In Samantha's thoughts you hear the same doubts that Satan often puts in people's heads. Don't trust him. Don't let anyone love you. It hurts too much when they leave you. Poor Sam was abandoned by so many people, and that affected every stupid decision she made. And she made plenty of them. Quite a few you experience right along with her. The sense of desperation and self-loathing is multiplied with every wrong choice until she thinks there is no way that he could really love her. Not if he knew. And just like she hurt Landon in so many ways, we hurt God by rejecting His unconditional love.
December 13, 2010
Let me start by saying that I enjoyed this story of love and forgiveness very much and I'm going to start #2 in the series today. I was a little concerned though because this is in the Christian Romance category but there is absolutely no mention of God. I kept expecting to find a conversion moment in the book and was surprised when I got to the end without finding one. About 3/4 of the way through, I did begin to connect that the author was trying to help us visualize how God's love is for us. He will never give up on us, always forgive us and most importantly always love us no matter what we've done. I would still like to have seen a bit of a continuation to their story and have them turn to God to find the true, perfect love they were looking for. We all know that human love is no comparison to God's perfect love. People, even the most wonderful man alive, will always let us down in some way and if we look to them to make us happy and complete, we will be disappointed. If the reader was not a Christian, they might not see the deeper meaning to the story and relate it more to finding the right man to make you happy rather than looking to God.
June 3, 2012
My first Denise Hunter novel and I enjoyed it. There is a Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers flavor to the story and I thoroughly enjoyed the heartbreak and journey toward healing for the hero and heroine.
There is something about best friends as kids who life separates and the beauty of God using circumstances to bring them back together. The hardest things to see are the ones that have been there all along.
My absolute two favorite moments are early in the novel, when young Samantha is pulling weeds in the rain because of her step-father and young Landon drops into the mud wordlessly beside her and starts to help. Years letter, when Sam returns and is working on the house again, Landon is standing in the yard when she looks up. A long moment passes and he says, "It's me."
Unraveling everything embodied in that statement is the rest of the book. Surrender Bay is a solid and rewarding read.
There is something about best friends as kids who life separates and the beauty of God using circumstances to bring them back together. The hardest things to see are the ones that have been there all along.
My absolute two favorite moments are early in the novel, when young Samantha is pulling weeds in the rain because of her step-father and young Landon drops into the mud wordlessly beside her and starts to help. Years letter, when Sam returns and is working on the house again, Landon is standing in the yard when she looks up. A long moment passes and he says, "It's me."
Unraveling everything embodied in that statement is the rest of the book. Surrender Bay is a solid and rewarding read.
July 18, 2015
This is the first book of Denise Hunter's that I wasn't overly thrilled about. The writing was good, but the main character, Sam, I just didn't like her. I guess she was supposed to be dealing with a lot of fear, but she was just mean and selfish the whole book through. And then Landon just kept coming back for more abuse. Then in the end it all ended so abruptly. Again, not one of my favorite books. But I only read it because I want to read the next book in the series, so I'm glad it's done. Hopefully the next book I'll enjoy like her other ones. :)
September 23, 2020
A rare DNF, it was just really slow and I didn’t connect with Samantha or her decisions AT ALL. I thought I was closer to 3/4 done but had to put it down when it was slightly less than 2/3. I just couldn’t anymore without wanting to shake her.
November 24, 2016
A great romance novel, with a bit of drama mixed in.
abandoned
July 9, 2022Surrender Bay by Denise Hunter 298 pages
AND the 2020 version via audio read by Kathryn Lynhurst 8 hours and 12 minutes
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance > Christian, Contemporary, Clean; Women's Fiction > Chick Lit; Adult Fiction
Featuring: Child Abuse, Poverty, Single Mother, Facing Your Past Trope
Rating as a movie: PG-13
My rating: DNF on page 39
My thoughts: Page 39 Ch. 5 - This story is dry and boring. 😴 I'm going to sleep on it but I may have to skip this series. I was so looking forward to this one but it's gray skies just like the cover. I also hate secret babies.
Why I quit: I was all set to read this entire series but my summer is too short and my book stack too high to read dull stories. I don't even need to sleep on it. I got the audiobook to liven it up and it wasn't any better although their was additional text. If dual reading doesn't work, there's not much I can do. I found the spoilers and didn't like what I saw so I won't be trying again later.
Recommend to others?: Maybe. There are 2 versions of this book, the original and the newer version that has added paragraphs about God peppered throughout. I didn't like either version.
AND the 2020 version via audio read by Kathryn Lynhurst 8 hours and 12 minutes
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance > Christian, Contemporary, Clean; Women's Fiction > Chick Lit; Adult Fiction
Featuring: Child Abuse, Poverty, Single Mother, Facing Your Past Trope
Rating as a movie: PG-13
My rating: DNF on page 39
My thoughts: Page 39 Ch. 5 - This story is dry and boring. 😴 I'm going to sleep on it but I may have to skip this series. I was so looking forward to this one but it's gray skies just like the cover. I also hate secret babies.
Why I quit: I was all set to read this entire series but my summer is too short and my book stack too high to read dull stories. I don't even need to sleep on it. I got the audiobook to liven it up and it wasn't any better although their was additional text. If dual reading doesn't work, there's not much I can do. I found the spoilers and didn't like what I saw so I won't be trying again later.
Recommend to others?: Maybe. There are 2 versions of this book, the original and the newer version that has added paragraphs about God peppered throughout. I didn't like either version.
January 17, 2023
I truly hated the selfishness and narcissism of the main character in this book...
October 8, 2019
I have come to the conclusion that Denise Hunter is an inconsistent author. Dancing with Fireflies and The Accidental Bride were great. A Cowboy's Touch and Surrender Bay were not.
99% of the time, when I object to abusive relationships in a romance novel, the male character is the problem. This book falls into the 1% exception.
Sam is poison. At first, all the reader knows is that she left her hometown and her best friend/boyfriend Landon for undisclosed reasons and moved to the city where she gave birth to a child. She has been raising her daughter Caden as a single mom and working as a cleaner until she receives news that her stepfather is dead. Since he had no will and Sam is his closest living relative, she gets to inherit his house and property.
Reluctantly, Sam packs up and moves back to her hometown for a few weeks so she can get the house ready to sell. She runs into Landon, who has moved into his parents' house. It is clear that he is still hurting and confused about the way she left him. It is equally clear that he is still in love with her.
Landon is not Caden's father. I was feeling a bit sick at one point because I was sure that.... In a way, it was worse than I had imagined.
99% of the time, when I object to abusive relationships in a romance novel, the male character is the problem. This book falls into the 1% exception.
Sam is poison. At first, all the reader knows is that she left her hometown and her best friend/boyfriend Landon for undisclosed reasons and moved to the city where she gave birth to a child. She has been raising her daughter Caden as a single mom and working as a cleaner until she receives news that her stepfather is dead. Since he had no will and Sam is his closest living relative, she gets to inherit his house and property.
Reluctantly, Sam packs up and moves back to her hometown for a few weeks so she can get the house ready to sell. She runs into Landon, who has moved into his parents' house. It is clear that he is still hurting and confused about the way she left him. It is equally clear that he is still in love with her.
Landon is not Caden's father. I was feeling a bit sick at one point because I was sure that.... In a way, it was worse than I had imagined.
July 18, 2011
Denise Hunter's books are blowing me away one book at a time. First I read A Convenient Groom years ago. I loved it, but I have always been more into historical fiction, so regrettably, I did not look the rest of her books up.
Regrettably, being the key word.
Surrender Bay took me a while to finish... which was the first clue that I loved it. I had to put it down just to dwell on what the characters were going through. Such turmoil! Such conflictions! Such love! And such an ending!
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you... It's a love story about the past, present and future of Samantha Owens and Landon Reed. It has tension, passion and mystery. With every page, you find out more about the reasons Samantha is bound up so tight.
Then it all comes out. Your jaw drops. You might even scream - or at the very least gasp. You put the book down, "It's over. The love story is over. He won't love her now. Not now."
But then you pick the book back up... Believing.
He must. He must!
And that's all I'm going to say.
Regrettably, being the key word.
Surrender Bay took me a while to finish... which was the first clue that I loved it. I had to put it down just to dwell on what the characters were going through. Such turmoil! Such conflictions! Such love! And such an ending!
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you... It's a love story about the past, present and future of Samantha Owens and Landon Reed. It has tension, passion and mystery. With every page, you find out more about the reasons Samantha is bound up so tight.
Then it all comes out. Your jaw drops. You might even scream - or at the very least gasp. You put the book down, "It's over. The love story is over. He won't love her now. Not now."
But then you pick the book back up... Believing.
He must. He must!
And that's all I'm going to say.
January 6, 2014
I am a big fan of Denise Hunter's books. Her love stories always draw me in and invite me to discover new places and new characters. Surrender Bay did not disappoint. Sam and Landon's story tugged at my heart, and kept hoping Sam would be able to release the past and move forward. Denise did a great job of keeping the tension high, but scattering enough tender moments and vistas of Nantucket to give my heart moments of peace will Sam continued to push Landon away. A warm read during this chilly winter.
October 7, 2014
More like 3 1/2. Samantha was just SO broken and selfish for too long. I actually thought Landon's friend was right about Samantha yet he was made out like a bad guy in the end. If Landon was a real person that I knew I would encourage him to leave that dysfunctional relationship and let her HEAL first. :/ not my favorite.
January 18, 2025
I have read books not marked as Christian fiction that has more spirituality in them. This was a struggle for me to finish. The main character was unbearable with no redeemable characteristics. She honestly did the worst thing I could imagine to someone and she still walks away a winner.
August 16, 2012
I really loved this book!
October 17, 2015
Beautiful allegory of how God pursues us as our Bridegroom even when we betray Him over and over again.
June 11, 2023
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Book ive read by Denise Hunter but i have to say she's quickly becoming My Favorite Christian Romance Author!! The way she interprets Real Life Issues with Godly Advice is absolutely Breathtaking to read!!
The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Sam, Landon and Caden were definately my favorites. Loved how you see all 3 of the characters slowly evolve through the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Nantucket Massachusetts while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Book 1 in this Christian Romance Series about Nantucket Massachusetts!! Can't wait to read more in this Series and by Denise in the future!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Book ive read by Denise Hunter but i have to say she's quickly becoming My Favorite Christian Romance Author!! The way she interprets Real Life Issues with Godly Advice is absolutely Breathtaking to read!!
The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Sam, Landon and Caden were definately my favorites. Loved how you see all 3 of the characters slowly evolve through the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Nantucket Massachusetts while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Book 1 in this Christian Romance Series about Nantucket Massachusetts!! Can't wait to read more in this Series and by Denise in the future!!
November 2, 2020
A romance that was more rooted in self love then romantic love, and only a promise in the last few paragraphs to share a desire for the future. Refreshing that not all romances have to come full circle within a single volume.
January 2, 2018
I bought this book years ago and lost it on my cluttered bookshelf. Rediscovered it on New Year's Day and read it in one sitting. Loved it!
June 1, 2020
Round up to 4.5 stars. I love these cozy and quick romances, perfect for right after I read an intense high fantasy novel. Also makes me dream of living in Nantucket, a place I hope to one day visit.
March 12, 2022
sad but good
October 26, 2022
Definitely keeping this book. What a great Christian romance that models God's unending pursuit, forgiveness, and love.
February 28, 2023
Over the last 2 years whenever I'm not sure what audiobook to listen to next, I usually default to Denise Hunter. There is a certain element to her books that I really love and I so enjoy her summer romances. They are so on-key with all the feels. However, Surrender Bay was a disappointment from what I expect and I'm glad this wasn't the first book I read/listened to from Hunter.
If not for Landon this book would be 1 star. Just being honest. I don't think I've ever disliked a character as much as I did Samantha. Most of the story she really annoyed me. Looking at other reviews I see I'm not the only one, but I also see there was supposed to be an allegorical quality to the story in the way God loves us while we are yet sinners. Landon's character definitely portrays that kind of unconditional love for Sam, despite her mistakes and secrets. But I feel like the story could have been pulled off in a cleaner more Christian way. There is a lot of talk of drinking and sleeping with someone, and an almost scene of the same content. Nothing happens on page, but there is enough detail to conjure a picture that is not wanted.
In the end God is finally brought into the story, but through most of it I would never have guessed it to be Christian fiction. From what I've heard of Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, if you liked that book then you might enjoy this one, but it certainly wasn't the right book for me. Hoping the rest of the series is better.
If not for Landon this book would be 1 star. Just being honest. I don't think I've ever disliked a character as much as I did Samantha. Most of the story she really annoyed me. Looking at other reviews I see I'm not the only one, but I also see there was supposed to be an allegorical quality to the story in the way God loves us while we are yet sinners. Landon's character definitely portrays that kind of unconditional love for Sam, despite her mistakes and secrets. But I feel like the story could have been pulled off in a cleaner more Christian way. There is a lot of talk of drinking and sleeping with someone, and an almost scene of the same content. Nothing happens on page, but there is enough detail to conjure a picture that is not wanted.
In the end God is finally brought into the story, but through most of it I would never have guessed it to be Christian fiction. From what I've heard of Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, if you liked that book then you might enjoy this one, but it certainly wasn't the right book for me. Hoping the rest of the series is better.
October 14, 2009
This past weekend, we were in my husband's hometown, and my mother in law was telling me how she liked Denise Hunter's books. She offered to loan me a couple, and I accepted, knowing it would be good to have something to read on the way home. When I saw the title of this one, I laughed to myself at how cheesy it sounded. I know she really enjoys her Christian romance stories, but this seemed way too sappy for me.
And okay, a lot of it is hokey, but it wasn't as nearly as bad as I thought. In fact, I found myself quickly absorbed in the story and even continued to read in the dark on the drive home. While it is largely predictable and the same scenes play out over and over, I admit I still enjoyed it. I do have to say that it's filled with stereotypical girly romance-novel-type descriptions (many mentions of the man's musculature!) and that I don't usually read books like this, but I will again. After all, I still have the other one I borrowed. ;) Plus, it's not that different from watching cheesy Lifetime movies and is much like the popular Nicholas Sparks novels. What I liked about this book, however, is that the story is a metaphor for how God pursues us with His unrelenting love. So while the author pounds in her theme repeatedly, it's not a bad message on which to dwell, in my opinion.
And okay, a lot of it is hokey, but it wasn't as nearly as bad as I thought. In fact, I found myself quickly absorbed in the story and even continued to read in the dark on the drive home. While it is largely predictable and the same scenes play out over and over, I admit I still enjoyed it. I do have to say that it's filled with stereotypical girly romance-novel-type descriptions (many mentions of the man's musculature!) and that I don't usually read books like this, but I will again. After all, I still have the other one I borrowed. ;) Plus, it's not that different from watching cheesy Lifetime movies and is much like the popular Nicholas Sparks novels. What I liked about this book, however, is that the story is a metaphor for how God pursues us with His unrelenting love. So while the author pounds in her theme repeatedly, it's not a bad message on which to dwell, in my opinion.
January 23, 2019
This is a hard one to rate/review. It was a sweet story of redemption and grace, yet my goodness- I could not get past the protagonists inability to let Landon just love her already. I get their past was steeped in layers of lies and secrets, and I totally understand why Sam was scared to tell him her truths- it she still just bothered me, plain and simple. Then the abrupt ending happened and I was just left with a “eh” feeling.
Other than that, It was refreshing to read a story that had a male lead who was grounded in God. Landon’s ability to love unconditionally is a lesson we all could learn from.
Definitely interested in the rest of the series.
***My own notes, spoilers***
Sam and Landon grew up together on Nantucket. They both loved each other, but Sam never let in on her feelings. She had a horrible childhood of loss and trauma. She leaves at 18 and L has no clue where she goes.
Fast forward 11 years and Sam is back to fix up old house after step father dies. 11 yr old daughter Caden with her.
Turns out the night Landon was leaving for college, she was so mad someone was leaving her again- that she got drunk, slept with his bro Bailey, got preggo, then forgot to tie up the boat afterwards. Bailey died at sea that night.
At the end, Sam and Caden get swept out to sea and L saves them. Sam goes to his house, after accepting Jesus and deciding to let herself be loved.
Other than that, It was refreshing to read a story that had a male lead who was grounded in God. Landon’s ability to love unconditionally is a lesson we all could learn from.
Definitely interested in the rest of the series.
***My own notes, spoilers***
Sam and Landon grew up together on Nantucket. They both loved each other, but Sam never let in on her feelings. She had a horrible childhood of loss and trauma. She leaves at 18 and L has no clue where she goes.
Fast forward 11 years and Sam is back to fix up old house after step father dies. 11 yr old daughter Caden with her.
Turns out the night Landon was leaving for college, she was so mad someone was leaving her again- that she got drunk, slept with his bro Bailey, got preggo, then forgot to tie up the boat afterwards. Bailey died at sea that night.
At the end, Sam and Caden get swept out to sea and L saves them. Sam goes to his house, after accepting Jesus and deciding to let herself be loved.
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