Blessings Bay

A secret beach house. An unexpected houseguest. And a chance to start over—if they’re brave enough to try.

From USA Today bestselling author Rachael Bloome comes a clean small-town romance filled with heart, healing, and a second chance at love.

After the sudden death of her husband, grieving widow Abigail Preston needs a fresh start. When she discovers he secretly owned a beachfront cottage in the quiet coastal town of Blessings Bay, she heads there hoping to heal. Her plan? Rest, reflect, and figure out her future.

What she doesn’t plan on? A handsome Air Force veteran already living in the house.

Logan Mathews is a reclusive military vet recovering from a medical discharge and a broken engagement. The last thing he wants is to share his sanctuary—especially with a stranger who's stirring up emotions he thought he’d buried.

With no other choice, Abby and Logan agree to coexist as unexpected roommates. But in a town filled with nosy neighbors, seaside charm, and a mysterious little boy named Max, keeping their distance becomes harder than they imagined.

As their lives intertwine, Abby and Logan must decide if they're ready to stop running from their pasts—and take a chance on a happily ever after neither of them saw coming.

If you love:

Clean and wholesome contemporary romance

Grief and hope-based women’s fiction

Emotional love stories with mature characters

Small-town romance set by the sea

Books by Jessie Gussman, Hope Holloway, and Rachel Hanna

…then you’ll fall in love with Blessings on State Street.

Bonus Features:

An original recipe

Book club questions

DIY craft project

Exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with the author

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Deeply emotional and beautifully written. The characters felt so real.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The kind of story that stays with you long after the final page.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A heartwarming reminder that love always finds a way.”

Previously published in the anthology A Keepsake Christmas.