About the Author

Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse who holds a BS in nursing and a master’s in public administration. She believes in and writes about the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, and the beauty of heartfelt romance—and she’s inspired daily by her own military hero husband and four children. She hosts the Stories to Love podcast, and she is also the USA Today bestselling author of In a Book Club Far Away, Once Upon a Sunset, The Key to Happily Ever After, and the Journey to the Heart series. Sign up for her newsletter at www.TifMarcelo.com.

Reviews

“Marcelo loads their darling romance with touching drama and sweet moments while seamlessly weaving in Filipino culture, language, and food, adding depth and authenticity to the plot. The endearing protagonists, dramatic sibling rivalry, and idyllic coastal setting make for a feel-good romance that readers won’t want to miss.” —Publishers Weekly

“Readers will yearn for more stories about these compelling characters.” —Booklist

“Another home run for Tif Marcelo! This time as she takes us behind the scenes of a family-run romantic couples resort on the eve of its grand reopening—complete with sibling rivalry, long-held family secrets, and a slow simmering can’t-take-your-eyes-off-the-page romance between two family friends determined to try to keep a lid on the burn. With her signature style and deftly drawn characters and setting, Marcelo takes us on a storytelling journey of family and love and second chances and explores them with a fresh new lens, reminding us how it feels to escape—and more importantly—how it feels to finally come home.” —Amy Impellizzeri, award-winning author of I Know How This Ends

“Compelling family tensions, a captivating second chance romance, and an evocative beachside setting come together beautifully in Tif Marcelo’s gem of a book. I fell in love with Heart Resort and the Pusos, and I can’t wait to return to this world in the next installment!” —Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man