A Second Beat

Tansy had a perfect life, but everything changed suddenly… In the wake of her husband's tragic death, Tansy is adrift in a sea of grief. A gifted surgeon, he dedicated his life to saving others—until his own was cut short. Now, she's left to pick up the pieces. Tansy makes a last-minute decision to visit a favorite destination that she and her husband had taken yearly. In the quiet town of Lava Hot Springs, where memories linger like the morning mist, her loss is almost suffocating. But then she crosses paths with Seth, a younger man with a mysterious past. Tansy feels an inexplicable connection; there's something familiar about him, a bond that defies explanation. As their friendship deepens, Tansy begins to heal, but beneath the surface lies a truth that could shatter their fragile bond. As she uncovers the mystery surrounding Seth, Tansy must confront another disturbing possibility. Seth was unlucky in many things, but he never quit trying… October was the start of Seth's busiest season. People flocked to the Inn during the winter months so they could use the mineral pools. This week he was booked, and they were expecting another storm. As he was going over the upcoming reservations, Seth heard the door slam, and then a loud disturbance coming up the entrance stairs. He already had a houseful of guests, and he didn't need the complaints that ruckus would bring. And he didn't need the turmoil that her appearance evoked in him. A lovely woman hauled a large bag around the corner, then stood up straight and wiped her hands down the front of her form-fitting jeans. Then she stuck out a well-manicured hand toward him, "Hello, I'm Tansy Whitfield. I made reservations online. Could I have a room that overlooks the Port Neuf River?" A Second Beat is a poignant tale of loss, hope, faith, and the unbreakable ties that bind.