The Shell Shop Second Chances — Cindy Nichols

A big dream, a fresh start, and a new chapter waiting to be written—just not the one Julia expected.Julia Montgomery has always kept The Shell Shop close to home—literally. Tucked into the side of her beach cottage, it's been a cozy tribute to the life she built with her late husband. But now, with her relationship with Nigel growing, her kids thriving, and seashells spilling out of every cabinet, it might be time to dream a little bigger.When a spot opens up near the marina, Julia imagines something brand new: a true family space with a gallery for Aubrey's in-demand shell art, room for Dillon and Owen's dive shop to grow, and even a classroom where she and Nigel can finally teach schoolkids (and curious tourists) why shells really are little works of wonder.Of course, big dreams rarely come without a few bumps. The budget is tight, the construction timeline tighter, and change—even the good kind—is never simple. But with help from her close-knit community (and Trish and Ted swapping bagels for beachside sandwiches in a brand-new café), Julia is about to find out that building something new can be the best way to honor everything that came before.Return to Pearl Beach—where the tides may shift, but second chances always find their way to shore.