A Second Spring at MacLeod's Cove — Diana Fraser

Sometimes love blooms when you least expect it—and when you need it most.After fifteen years of caring for her beloved brother with disabilities, Megan Thompson thought her chance at love had passed her by. Now thirty-six and grieving his recent death, she's resigned herself to being the capable teacher everyone relies on—useful, dependable, but never desired. Then single father Ryan Maloney walks into her classroom with his two young sons, and everything changes.Ryan is struggling to rebuild his life after losing his wife, juggling demanding toddler Alfie and sensitive five-year-old George while working from home. When he meets Megan, he's instantly drawn to her warmth and competence—but can he see past her helpful nature to the passionate woman underneath? As their friendship deepens into something more, Megan must decide whether she's brave enough to risk her heart again, and Ryan must learn the difference between needing someone and truly loving them.Set in the charming coastal village of MacLeod's Cove, this heartwarming romance celebrates second chances, the healing power of community, and the courage it takes to open your heart when life has already broken it once. Perfect for readers who love emotional depth, authentic characters, and stories that prove it's never too late for love to bloom again.This is a prequel to the MacLeod's Cove series—where every ending is a new beginning.--MacLeod's Cove--A Second Spring at MacLeod's Cove (Introduction to MacLeod's Cove)Sanctuary at MacLeod's CoveThe Café at MacLeod's CoveSecond Chapter at MacLeod's Cove