Deep Harbor

In a stirring new standalone novel, the beloved literary legend and #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels delves into the remarkable ways moments of crises can lead to our greatest acts of courage . . . When Carol Ann CJ Jansen lost her beloved older brother, Kick, in a boating accident, she came adrift. Kick had taken on the role of caring for his little sister after their parents were killed in a car crash. Inheriting half his fortune has left CJ financially secure--yet needing a purpose. As administrative assistant to powerful congressman Snapper Lewis, she's immersed herself in the exciting and often tumultuous world of politics. But suddenly, the career that anchors her life is threatened. CJ stumbles upon information that could implicate her boss in corruption. When the congressman dies of an apparent suicide, the closer CJ gets to uncovering the truth, exposing one shocking secret after another, the more she wonders if she's also in jeopardy. Moving to a small New England town for her own protection, CJ gradually begins to engage with her new surroundings. Her blossoming friendship with the owner of a charter fishing boat offers the promise of much more. But before she can claim happiness, CJ must navigate a course through all her doubts and fears, and trust that this time, the water that took so much from her might just lead her safely home . . . There are so many layers to this story; as each is peeled back and reveled to the reader, it's the heart, soul, and resilience of CJ, a strong female character, that endears Deep Harbor to us. --Delilah, radio host and bestselling author Michaels's highly developed skills as a storyteller are evident in the affable characters, suspenseful plot, and delightful romance.--Publishers Weekly