With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant that has been voted "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended without explanation a decade ago. But guess who's just come back to town? Reunited at the beach house where they first fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, with all that she wants right in front of her, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart—and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances.

Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs is a captivating novel that takes readers on a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque seaside town, this book weaves together compelling characters and heartfelt emotions. Susan Wiggs' storytelling skills shine in this poignant tale that will leave readers enthralled from beginning to end.