Morning Glory — Bernadette Carson

Struggling through painful post-divorce healing, columnist Glory English sustains another emotional shock. Discovery of her deceased mother's uncompleted letter sends Glory unexpectedly to Ogunquit, Maine. Although her mission is bittersweet, she is entranced by Maine's serene lifestyle. When she befriends energetic restaurateur Frannie Oliveri, they form a business partnership for a new waterfront restaurant. Glory's ambition is clouded, however, when Alex Howard enters her life. Talk of his wife's mysterious death haunts her and strains her friendship with Frannie. But when Glory and two teenagers are missing, Frannie and Alex form an unlikely alliance to find them, hopefully alive.