Angie Tompkins is back with an invitation for readers who enjoy a little romance between mysteries. Her next Harbor’s Hope book is ready for early readers, and the preorder is open.

By Angie Tompkins
Cass Whitley has plans for the Hauntfest lantern route. Working beside Detective Jeff Harker was never one of them.
Jeff failed to believe her when she needed him most. Now they have a festival to help prepare, and Cass has to deal with the inconvenient possibility that she might enjoy his company.
Thank you for welcoming me back, Sylvia. I’m delighted to introduce Hauntfest at Harbor’s Hope, the second book in A Coastal Fresh Start Romance.
An apology is only a beginning
Jeff knows he owes Cass an apology. Earning her trust will take time, attention, and a willingness to hear what she is actually saying.
That can be difficult when their conversations keep turning into arguments. It becomes more complicated when Cass begins wanting to know the man beyond his badge.
Lantern walks and masquerade preparations bring them together. Strange happenings at an old boathouse lead into a family story with a connection Cass did not expect. Through it all, she has to decide whether she can risk letting Jeff closer.
This is a clean coastal romance with autumn charm, a touch of mystery, and a happy ending. You can enjoy Cass and Jeff’s story on its own, even if this is your first visit to Harbor’s Hope.
Would you like to read early?
Advance review copies are available. Visit my reader links page and choose a Hauntfest ARC option. If you read an advance copy, an honest review is always appreciated.
Prefer to wait for release? You can preorder Hauntfest at Harbor’s Hope on Amazon.
What draws you to an autumn romance: the seasonal celebrations or two people finding a reason to try again?
Angie Tompkins writes clean coastal romance about fresh starts, caring communities, and hopeful love stories.
