Jodie Collins

New Beginnings Jodie Collins

Jacqueline Porter knew it was time to break free and leave behind San Diego, the city that she had grown up in. Her abusive ex-husband was frightening her too much, with his constant stalking and threats. With an inheritance from her recently deceased mother, she set out to find the ideal place to start a new life. It only took one day in Horseshoe Bay to know that she'd found her new home. What she didn't expect on finding was her new highly attractive neighbor who many in the town suspected of murder... Adam Taylor was exhausted, an isolated man in the town he loved. Many people believed he'd killed his wife who'd been missing for over a year and they feared him. It had sent him into relative isolation, and his only reprieve was his work as a Captain for a fishing charter boat and his hobby of woodworking. After coming back one day from a fishing excursion, he was shocked to see that someone had moved in next door. And when he saw who it was, he was instantly torn. Jacqueline instantly drew him in, but he remained aloof, not wanting to risk any emotional connection. With the shadow of her ex-husband and the mysterious disappearance of his wife hanging over them Jacqueline and Adam over time cannot help but get to know each other better. It's surprising and appealing to both as they begin to realize how much they have in common and all the ways they can help each other to grow and possibly start life anew. Follow the start of their journey into a hopefully new life away from their past traumas.