Through deeply moving prose and vivid imagery, a woman journeys toward her authentic self and her soul's calling, while a man travels to a region still healing from the scars of war. Along the rugged coast of Maine, a neglected beach bungalow becomes a powerful symbol of refuge, renewal, and rebirth.
The second edition of Her Coastal Cottage: Where Truth and Love Rise is a lyrical novella that captivates with heartfelt emotion, windswept mystery, unexpected turns, and the enduring belief that truth and love can restore even the most weathered places—and hearts.
It all begins in a crowded ballroom, where two mingling misfits find themselves drawn to one another. Perhaps they are simply seeking refuge from the discomfort of standing alone. Or perhaps an unseen force is quietly shaping their paths.
Meeting for coffee halfway between his place and hers becomes the first step Mackenzie and Jason take toward a future that will profoundly transform them both. As their relationship deepens, they discover that healing often arrives in unexpected places—and that the neglected cottage waiting on the Maine coast holds far more than the promise of a fresh start.
A passionate and, at times, heartbreaking love story, Her Coastal Cottage: Where Truth and Love Rise follows two fiercely independent souls accustomed to deadlines, duty, and self-reliance as they learn to trust love, embrace vulnerability, and answer the quiet call of their truest selves. Inspired by three love poems written by Michele Lee Sefton and woven throughout its pages, this unforgettable novella offers a reading experience that is both intimate and deeply evocative.
About the author:
A writer of poetry and poetic prose, Michele Lee Sefton is a veteran English teacher who left the classroom in the fall of 2019 to develop her writing voice. She has since been published in various anthologies and platforms, including Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University in its Piper Poetry Month Anthology.
