<b>He moved on from heartbreak in the only way he knew how. She trusted him with her heart, mind, body, and soul. When secrets from the past resurface, life as they know it will be destroyed.</b><br /><br />Josie Michaels loves single-father Alex and his adorable daughter, Hannah. She completes their family in ways the heartbroken duo could never have imagined.<br /><br />Alex Biggs needs solace from the torturous pain of his wife, Claire&rsquo;s, disappearance. He finds sweet relief in the arms of kindhearted, beautiful Josie.<br /><br />When the truth about Claire&rsquo;s disappearance surfaces, the secluded bubble of happiness Josie and Alex have forged implodes.<br /><br /><b>Will these lovable characters find a way to heal and move on from tragedy, or has their path to happiness been crushed beyond repair? Find out now in&nbsp;<i>Shining Pearls.</i></b><br /><br /><i>While this book can be read as a standalone novel, the author suggests reading Shattered Diamonds (Book 1) first for the ultimate reader experience. These exciting contemporary romance novels have been known to make readers desperate to binge the next book in this addictive series. You&rsquo;ve been warned!</i><br /><br /><u>Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems</u>:<br />1) Shattered Diamonds<br />2) Shining Pearls<br />3) Shimmering Emeralds<br />4) Shadowed Rubies<br />5) Shocking Sapphires<br />6) Shaded Amethysts