Paradise Girls — Sandy Gingras

A broken engagement, a ruined vacation in paradise, and one adorable little girl - the perfect recipe for a heartwarming tale of healing, self-discovery, and unexpected love.

Mary Valley is in a funk. As a writer for home magazines, she's lost touch with what home truly means. Her life seems meaningless, and she's estranged from her daughter CC and granddaughter Larkin. To make matters worse, she's stuck in a dead-end relationship with her boss.

Daniel is a man adrift since losing his son Timmy in Afghanistan. Living on a houseboat in Florida with Timmy's three-legged dog Tripod, he takes tourists out on fishing charters but feels his life is on the edge.

When Mary's boss announces he's spending Christmas with his ex, she books a trip with her family to The Low Key Inn, a hotel on the edge of the Everglades. However, things go awry from the start. CC bails on the vacation, leaving Mary with an unhappy Larkin at a dated, down-on-its-luck hotel. Then, Mary meets Daniel, accidentally casting a hook into his head and wrecking his boat.

Paradise Girls is a story of how wounded people can help each other heal and find their way home. It's a tale of family dynamics, friendship, and the power of unconditional love, set against the backdrop of a summer vacation. Join Mary, Daniel, and Larkin on a journey of self-discovery, laughter, and the realization that life can become a love story when you least expect it.