Return to Lerici: An emotional tale of two sisters, their lost brother, and the guardian spirit who brings them together

A tender story of an estranged family, their secrets, and paths to healing, set on the beautiful Italian coast. "A must-read for fans of character-driven fiction."

American ex-patriate Elinor Greene settles into life in her inherited cottage in Italy. Having survived traumas that brought gifts: a vegetable garden and a wonderful fianc who is a master of culinary and other delights, she plans a small garden wedding.

As always, the Greene family interrupts the quiet, with the sudden arrival of Elinor's sister, Saffron, her husband, and their baby son. The Greene sisters are gathering because their mother seeks alternative cancer treatment in Italy. So the nuptials must go on hold while the family supports Betsy. All will be well, if the sisters can stop Betsy from obsessing on finding their late father's illegitimate son-only known on adoption papers as "Baby Boy".

Elinor strenuously objects. Suppose their half-brother turns out to be a thief or murderer-what then?

While the family argues, "Baby Boy" finds them. Daniel Perdue infiltrates the Greene family disguised as a handyman. He wants to learn just how wealthy is his family of origin. Might he claim a share of their wealth? Working for the Greenes, seeing the love in this family, makes him long for what he lost.

Daniel decides to come clean and reveal his identity, but his shady past is catching up with him, even in Italy, and it could endanger the family he's hoping to rejoin.