Where Hearts Are Found

Where Hearts Are Found is a sweeping, heartfelt romance set against the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island’s eastern shore, where tides shift, seasons change, and love has a way of finding you when you least expect it.When Ethan Cole leaves behind his high-powered Vancouver legal career, he trades courtrooms for the quiet rhythms of carpentry in a seaside Nanaimo neighborhood. Haunted by the loss of his wife and child, he seeks solace in the steady work of restoring homes and the timeless pull of the Pacific. What he doesn’t expect is for a chance encounter on the harbor to lead him toward something - and someone - worth opening his heart for again.Anna McAllister is no stranger to starting over. A single mother raising her young son Jake in the close-knit harbor community, she’s determined to build a safe, steady life. But her guarded world begins to shift when Ethan becomes part of their days - whether it’s helping repair a neighbor’s home, restoring a beloved boat, or sharing quiet evenings on the deck with the scent of salt air between them.As friendships deepen, the trio finds themselves bound not just by shared moments, but by the kind of connection that feels as enduring as the tide. Yet the past has a way of resurfacing, and both Ethan and Anna must navigate old wounds, unspoken fears, and the choices that could change their futures.With the island’s changing seasons as a backdrop - from spring blooms along the harbor walkway to autumn storms that lash the docks - Where Hearts Are Found captures the beauty of second chances, the strength of community, and the quiet magic of a love that feels both new and long-awaited. It’s a story about the families we’re born into, the ones we build, and the courage it takes to open the door to something lasting. Read more