<p>In the fourth book in the Hometown Harbor Series, readers discover the hidden secrets in Ellie&rsquo;s past she&rsquo;s worked so hard to overcome. Sprinkled among Ellie&rsquo;s delectable desserts she creates at her bakery, is a story of loss, love, second chances, and the perseverance of a woman determined to succeed, despite the threat of losing all she cherishes.<br />
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<p>A story of long ago secrets revealed and the strength of one woman&rsquo;s journey to overcome the pain of her past.</p>

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Ellie hasn&rsquo;t seen or spoken to her parents in twenty years&mdash;since she came to live on the island with her aunt and uncle. Ellie&rsquo;s all grown up now and runs the popular family bakery, Sweet Treats.<br />
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An unforeseen plea for help forces Ellie to reveal a secret she&rsquo;s kept hidden from even her closest friends. Her innate kindness and desire to help propel her on a turbulent journey. The pieces of her past she&rsquo;s worked so hard to escape resurface and bring her face to face with heartache. In the midst of unearthing her long buried pain, she faces challenges that threaten her livelihood and those she holds most dear.<br />
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When newcomer Blake Griffin arrives, he frequents the bakery in the early morning hours and over fresh cinnamon rolls they develop a friendship. He renews a sense of hope and joy in Ellie, but she&rsquo;s hesitant to trust him with her heart. Instead of letting her past define her future, Ellie must summon the courage to recognize an unexpected path may be a welcome gift.</p>