{"product_id":"heart-of-banyan-bay-paperback","title":"Heart of Banyan BAy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristy Summers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe's the anchor protecting her family's legacy. He's the storm about to sweep it all away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaire has spent her life perfecting the illusion of control. As the creative director of her family's historic resort in the Florida coastal haven of Banyan Bay, she guards the inn with a rigid set of rules and a meticulous eye. To Claire, order is everything. The last thing she needs is a chaotic, mud-tracking stranger ruining her freshly waxed pine floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarine archaeologist Ray lives out of a duffel bag, his eyes always fixed on the next horizon. He's come to this quiet, small town for one reason: to uncover a sunken 18th-century ghost ship. He doesn't do roots, he doesn't do permanence, and he certainly doesn't have time to argue with a stubborn, emerald-eyed local who treats his arrival like an uninvited squall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuthless developers and black-market looters threaten to destroy the wreck and the delicate ecosystem of the bay, forcing Claire and Ray into a desperate alliance. Combining his raw underwater data with her brilliant visual storytelling, they must find investors to save the town's history before it's ground into the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs late-night work sessions and tandem kayak rides through the tangled mangroves blur the lines between rivals and partners, the walls between them crumble. Ray must decide if he's finally ready to stop running and drop anchor, while Claire must find the courage to leave the safety of the shallows and risk her heart in the deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fun and easy beach read packed with rich coastal atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean beachside romance, but full of swoon-worthy tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpposites-attract banter and forced proximity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're lounging by the waves or dreaming of them, dive into a captivating romance by the sea. If you love romance beach reads, adult readers will find themselves completely swept away. Discover the magic of Banyan Bay in an unforgettable story that tops the list of beach reads romance fans won't be able to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49377606041739,"sku":"9798235050600","price":36.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/s2YnOyWYl_9798235050600.webp?v=1789624318","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/heart-of-banyan-bay-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}