Cara O'Connell longs for her emotional scars to heal. Hoping to escape the painful memories of an abusive relationship, she returns to her seasonal summer job at a beautiful inn on Whispering Pines Island. But as her ex's nasty voice rings in her mind, the one man who treated her with true kindness stands right in front of her. Despite his raw, painful past, Sam Vervaine's freshest wound is the heartbreak he received from Cara the previous summer. When he hears the woman of his dreams is freshly single, he returns to the only place that's ever felt like home. Masking the hidden passion that still burns bright, Sam hopes that being the friend Cara needs will lead to something more. When a glimpse into Sam's past shows Cara she's not alone, she feels a weight lift from her heart. But can they overcome a passionate mistake to give their love a chance in the sun? is the first book in the Whispering Pines Island series. If you like journeys of healing, tender-but-true romance, and beautifully-flawed characters, then you’ll love Sara LaFontain’s intriguing season of the heart. Buy to risk true love today!