Date Published: June 9, 2026
As a Christmas surprise, Lori Hamlin’s family sends her to The Beach
House Hotel on the Gulf Coast of Florida to help her recover from the loss of
her husband two years ago, hoping she will realize it’s time to change
her life. There, she meets Griffin Sawyer, who’s on his own after his
fiancée left him at the altar. Neither one is interested in anything
but friendship, but Lori and Griff decide to spend the New Year’s
holiday together.
Griff has to leave unexpectedly because his grandfather, the owner of the
Adeline Hills Winery, has had a stroke. Having been told about wine and
growing grapes by Griff, Lori decides to learn more. And when she signs up for
a stay at the winery’s guest cottage, she meets Griff and his entire
family. Then, they must decide if friendship is what they truly want or if the
past will prevent them from moving forward.
up at The Beach House Hotel in Florida with Ann and Rhonda. A chance to stay
connected to the series in a different way.
About the Author
both has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels
about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and find
love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling books
are based, in part, on many of the places she’s lived or visited and on the
interesting people she’s met, creating believable characters and realistic
settings her many loyal readers love.
She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now
makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their adorable
dachshunds, Wally and Kacy, and other members of her family.
While growing up, she loved the idea of writing stories from a young age.
Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or
about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in
general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid
imaginations.
Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for
her stories.
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