Return to Marigold Island in this heartwarming family saga with a dash of sweet romance! Watching her sister Angela pursue her passion has inspired Brooke to follow her own dreams. For years, she's harbored a secret fantasy of opening up a bakery of her own in Marigold, but maybe it doesn't have to be just a fantasy. Although starting a new business is a daunting prospect and a lot of work, Brooke finally feels ready to take the leap. Guests at the inn have been raving about her pastries, and her family is behind her all the way, so now she just needs to find the startup capital. Since she's been house-sitting for Hunter while he's in Los Angeles shooting a movie, the two of them have grown even closer. But when the handsome actor offers to invest in her business, Brooke is shocked--not just by his offer, but by her reaction to it. She should be over the moon, but she finds herself strangely hesitant to accept. Because the truth is, she wants to be more than just Hunter's business partner... and more than just his friend. As things get more serious between Grant and Lydia, she plans a surprise birthday party for him. And Travis is back on the dating scene, but he hasn't found a love connection yet. Still, he can't seem to stop thinking about his encounter with the pretty realtor who called for help after a break-in at one of her properties. Winter on Marigold Island can be cold and blustery, but with sweet treats, good food, and the love of family, warmth abounds. Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women's fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.