In the quiet seaside town of Willow Cove, the tide always finds a way to bring people home. After years of chasing research projects across distant coastlines, Mara Delaine returns to the harbor she once left behind. Her father's health is failing, old memories cling to every shoreline, and the life she built far away suddenly feels fragile. She tells herself it's only temporary—a short visit, nothing more. But Willow Cove has its own rhythm, and it doesn't let go so easily. Theo Hartley has never needed to leave the harbor to know who he is. A boat builder with steady hands and a quiet heart, he's spent his life shaping wood, repairing what storms have broken, and holding the town together in small, unseen ways. When Mara steps back into his world, her restless spirit and his rooted calm begin to draw closer—like two tides meeting at last. As the town prepares for its annual festival, old wounds surface, whispers travel faster than the wind, and Mara must decide what truly matters: the life she left behind, or the one waiting patiently for her return. When Hearts Roam – Tides of Belonging is a gentle, emotional story about second chances, family ties, and the courage it takes to stop running and finally come home. Perfect for readers who love heartfelt small-town romances filled with warmth, healing, and the quiet magic of the sea. Sometimes, the tide doesn't carry you away. Sometimes, it brings you back exactly where you belong.