Cover of Drifting Dawn: Scottish Isles Series, Book 2

Drifting Dawn: Scottish Isles Series, Book 2

by Shane East Samantha Young

4.3
Published April 16 2026
Romantic Suspense forced proximityhate to lovesecond chanceslow burnforbidden

Taran vows never to return to her childhood home in the Scottish Isles, desperate to avoid the man who shattered her heart eighteen years ago. But when family obligations force her back, she finds herself face-to-face with Quinn McQuarrie—the local contractor, a devoted single dad, and the very man she once loved. While the town is eager to see Quinn find his happily ever after, Taran is determined to keep her distance and move on, despite the undeniable, lingering spark between them. The tension reaches a breaking point when Taran takes on a project to save the local lifeboat service and realizes she must work alongside Quinn to succeed. As they navigate their shared professional goals, the chemistry that once defined their youth grows more intense, forcing Taran to confront the deep-seated pain and distrust that still clouds their history. Just as their connection begins to thaw, a series of disturbing threats and harassment turn their lives upside down. Quinn steps up as a steadfast protector, determined to shield Taran from danger. In this emotionally charged second-chance romance, the two must decide if they can overcome their past wounds before an external threat destroys their final opportunity for a future together.