Savage Tides

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Premise

Elena Vasquez, a poised 48-year-old former corporate executive, returns to her coastal hometown of Harbor's Edge after a devastating breakup that left her feeling invisible and a grueling career burnout that shattered her confidence. Haunted by the realization that she lost herself trying to please a partner who never truly saw her, she vows to rebuild alone, taking a temporary job managing the quaint marina office where the rhythmic crash of waves and salty air offer a fragile sense of peace. Yet beneath her composed exterior simmers a deep yearning for the sensuality and vitality she once knew, buried under layers of self-doubt. When a string of mysterious thefts rocks the marina, threatening Elena's fragile new stability and the livelihoods of the tight-knit community, she must team up with Declan Ford, the brooding 52-year-old fisherman whose damaged boat first draws him into her orbit—and whose guarded intensity ignites an unwelcome spark. As forced proximity turns clashes into charged confessions and stolen glances by the water evolve into tentative trust, Elena risks not just her job and the town's faith, but the emotional walls she's rebuilt, promising a sensual, heart-wrenching journey toward reclaiming her passion with a man who finally sees her wholly.

Summary

Structural blueprint for Book 3 of the Harbor Hearts: Second Chances series.