Book excerpt: Clean and wholesome, yet emotionally intense with a feel-good, sigh-worthy HEA (happy ever after!), this heartwarming romance is the third in Sophie's Lantern Bay series. Archaeologist Madeleine MacGillivray arrives in Akaroa, New Zealand, with a backpack and a story she refuses to tell. Mysterious women are a weakness of Dr Gabriel Connelly’s—especially if they’re beautiful. But, despite an undeniable chemistry, Madeleine insists on remaining friends only. However, Gabe has six months in which to change her mind; six months in which to unlock the mystery surrounding the lovely, mysterious Madeleine. But, after he discovers the truth, will he wish he hadn’t? For more information on Sophie's New Zealand series, keep reading! --Lantern Bay-- Yours to Give Yours to Treasure Yours to Cherish Yours to Keep Yours Forever Yours to Love --The Mackenzies-- A Place Called Home Secrets at Parata Bay Escape to Shelter Springs What You See in the Stars Second Chance at Whisper Creek Summer at the Lakehouse Café