Reeling from the sudden death of her identical twin, widow Lexie Graham escapes to the seaside town of Pelican Crossing, hoping to find comfort, healing, and a chance to make a fresh start. Phil Cook, owner of the Pelican Crossing yacht club, is also at a crossroads as he considers retirement. Divorced for over thirty years, he has no intention of risking his heart again, choosing instead to devote his time to the club and his longtime friends. Neither Lexie nor Phil is looking for a new relationship. But when Lexie buys the cottage next door and they realise how much they have in common, friendship begins to grow between them. Then another tragedy threatens to unravel Lexie's hard-won peace. As Phil supports her through it, both are forced to ask whether the bond growing between them is simply friendship-or could lead to something deeper