The Lanterns of Briarwake

Some inherit a house. Mara Bellweather inherited a second chance.At fifty-two, Mara Bellweather never expected her grandmother's forgotten cottage on a windswept coast to change the course of her life. Burned out from years of putting everyone else first, she arrives in the quiet village of Briarwake hoping only to settle an estate and return to the life she's always known.Instead, she discovers a house that remembers, lanterns that glow for the lost, and a centuries-old secret that refuses to remain buried.As strange events begin to unfold, Mara finds herself drawn to the mysterious lighthouse keeper, Callan Ashcroft, a man carrying his own painful history and determined to keep both his heart and the village's magic at a safe distance. Together they must uncover the truth behind an ancient darkness before Briarwake-and everyone they have come to love-is lost forever.Rich with found family, gentle magic, and an unforgettable coastal setting, The Lanterns of Briarwake is a heartwarming story of healing, hope, and discovering that life's greatest adventures often begin exactly when we believe they're over.Perfect for readers who love cozy magical fiction, later-in-life heroines, slow-burn romance, and stories where kindness becomes the greatest magic of all.