"Fall back into the atmospheric world of Coastal Mississippi, where the charm of small-town life meets a slow-burn love story.
When Cody Desmond returns to the small coastal town of Bay Springs, Mississippi after a disastrous months-long stint working aboard a cruise ship, he finds himself uncertain of his future. With his first real relationship sunk beneath the waves and his sense of self adrift, Cody grapples with feelings of inadequacy.
And with just one glimpse of Liem Lott's mischievous smile, the stakes become even higher.
A ray of sunshine with an artist's soul and a knack for crafting beauty from chaos, Liem and his endless reserve of kindness have been a source of peace for Cody.
With a vow to not ruin this fresh start, Cody faces an uphill struggle to prove to himself that he's worthy of the life and love Liem offers. While Liem's presence serves as both a guiding light and a source of temptation, Cody's fears and old wounds cast a shadow on the possibility of a future he's long thought out of reach.
As family emergencies and personal demons test the strength of their connection, Cody and Liem are caught in a whirlwind of right person, wrong time."
"Spending her days as a resort maid and nights as a casino entertainer, Bree Faust yearns for change no matter which role she plays. With her adult life barely started at twenty-two, Bree feels stuck in her legacy role as Lady Luck. Between her demanding, gambling grandmother and deep betrayals she never expected, Bree wonders if the love and loyalty she gives freely will ever be returned . . . or if a life beyond the walls of Fortuna Casino & Resort is even possible for her.
Enter Vinh Lott, a quiet stranger with a fierce protective streak and a heart scarred by fire. Taking time off work to travel to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to help his struggling family at their new restaurant, Vinh expects his heart to race in panic when he finally enters a restaurant kitchen again. What he doesn't expect is the desire to throw out every life plan he's ever made after meeting her.
But one night at the casino where he offers her his hand—and his jacket—is all it takes to set Vinh on a new path. One that he hopes Bree will walk with him. Bree's journey of self-discovery and healing unfolds alongside her slow-burn love story with Vinh, all against the glittering backdrop of neon lights reflected on Gulf Coast waters."
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