Still With Me

Synopsis

"In the quiet coastal town of Pine Cove, grief and healing intertwine in the lives of Jake Miller and Sophie Bennett. Jake, a widowed carpenter raising his spirited young daughter Emma, has built a life of quiet routine and emotional restraint. But when Sophie—his best friend’s sister and a ghost from the past—returns to town after a painful divorce, Jake’s carefully constructed world begins to shift. Sophie’s presence stirs old memories and unspoken feelings, challenging Jake to reconsider the boundaries he’s built around his heart. Sophie arrives in Pine Cove broken but determined, seeking refuge in a weathered guesthouse tucked behind Jake’s home. She’s not looking for love—only a place to start over. But the forgotten corners of her childhood, the whispers of her late mother’s art, and the unexpected bond she forms with Emma begin to awaken something inside her: a quiet longing to belong, to create, to be seen. And when Jake offers more than just a roof over her head, Sophie must decide whether she’s ready to let herself trust again. As Sophie and Jake navigate their fragile connection, Emma becomes the unexpected glue binding them. Her imagination, resilience, and innocent belief in magic inspire Sophie to sketch again—and Jake to let down his guard. But the path to healing isn’t smooth. Old wounds reopen, doubts surface, and the looming question of Sophie’s permanence threatens the delicate balance they’ve found. Gossip swirls in the small town, and Liam—Sophie’s protective older brother—begins to question Jake’s intentions. With tensions rising and emotions running deep, both Sophie and Jake must confront their pasts. Can they build something lasting from the wreckage of what was lost? Or are they destined to remain just two people with shared history and separate futures? Poignant, heartfelt, and laced with quiet hope, this story is about second chances, the strength found in unexpected places, and the courage it takes to let love back in. For anyone who has ever struggled to rebuild after heartbreak, this book is a gentle reminder that even in the storm’s wake, there can be light—and maybe even love—waiting to be found."