Echoes In The Pines (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798330552627)

Marissa never expected to find herself at Greene Pines Family Retreat, a secluded haven nestled in the mountains of Timbervale, Maine. With her own home undergoing renovations, she's staying temporarily at the sprawling 10,000-acre property, known for its scenic trails and hidden spots. Here, she meets Matt Greene, the retreat's handsome but guarded owner. Beneath his calm exterior, Matt conceals wounds he's buried deep, carrying a painful past he's not yet ready to confront.

An undeniable connection quickly forms between her and Matt, stirring feelings neither had anticipated. But despite their growing closeness, Matt's defenses remain strong, and he tries to keep his struggles carefully hidden, building walls that even Marissa's compassion struggles to breach.

As Marissa settles into life at Greene Pines, she can't help but offer her kindness to everyone around her, drawn to helping anyone she can. Marissa befriends Charlie, a homeless man hoping to reconnect with the family he left behind years ago. As she helps him take the first steps toward reconciliation, she finds herself drawn to his quiet strength, reminded of the courage it takes to open up to love and second chances.

Meanwhile, Marissa notices an unspoken connection between Matt's sister, Liz, and his best friend, Joe-feelings that have quietly lingered beneath the surface for years. As their bond begins to deepen, a quiet longing stirs, the possibility of love emerging where they least expect it. Watching them discover something that feels both new and familiar, Marissa senses the quiet beauty of two people finding their way to each other, hinting at a new beginning that's been waiting patiently in the background.

When Matt's mother, Hope, entrusts Marissa with a special secret project, she faces a difficult choice-one that could test the fragile trust and relationship growing between her and Matt. But as the project unfolds, it becomes more meaningful than Marissa could have anticipated, drawing her deeper into Matt's world and closer to his family in unexpected ways.

Through her time at Greene Pines, Marissa realizes she's drawn deeply to Matt, a man who keeps his own broken pieces hidden from view. With her knack for getting others to open up, she quietly helps those around her, hoping that her presence might somehow encourage Matt to face the shadows he holds within. Yet with so much left unspoken between them, Marissa wonders if they can bridge the pain and secrets of the past, or if guarded hearts and hidden memories will keep them forever at a distance.

Echoes in the Pines is a heartfelt journey of love, loss, and second chances, reminding us that sometimes the greatest battles of the heart lead to the most beautiful and unexpected endings.

Author: Gia Marino
ISBN-13: 9798330552627
Publisher: Second Light Press
Language: English
Published: 11/12/2024
Pages: 624
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d