Hope Harbor Series: Book 12
Publication Date: April 7, 2026
When life throws you off pointe, love helps you find your balance.
As a principal dancer with a prestigious New York ballet company, Devyn Lee is far from her hometown of Hope Harbor on the Oregon coast. But when a family emergency compels her to return, her visit turns into an extended stay after complications arise.
Widowed mill worker Aaron Steele pays no attention to the buzz in Hope Harbor about the famous dancer in town. Until his grieving nine-year-old daughter takes a fancy to Devyn after she agrees to help with a fundraising show for a local charity in which the young girl is performing. As the show—and Devyn—begin to lift his daughter’s spirits, his own life is brightened by the beautiful ballerina as she slowly but surely captures his heart.
But what are the odds that such an accomplished, polished woman from the city could ever fall for a small-town lumberman with two left feet?
Come home to Hope Harbor—where hearts heal . . . and love blooms.
Irene Hannon transports readers to the beloved small coastal town of Hope Harbor in a heartwarming contemporary romance with opposites attract, single dad, and fish out of water tropes. Each book in the Hope Harbor series can be read on its own and will appeal to fans of Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, and Sheryl Woods.
An unexpected family tragedy leads a woman to return to her hometown, only to discover a reason to stay.
Devyn Lee returns to Hope Harbor in the 12th installment of author Irene Hannon’s series focusing on the community nestled along Oregon’s coast. Harbor Pointe pays homage to Devyn’s occupation as a ballet dancer.
Trying to rebuild a relationship with her estranged sister proves to be a bit bumpy, but Devyn is determined to succeed. As she reconnects with her roots, she discovers a way to give back to the community.
The author illustrates the wonder of finding love in unexpected places. Devyn’s talent draws a little girl out of her grief while providing the father with thoughts about new beginnings. It is a beautifully choreographed storyline meant to capture the hearts of readers.
Harbor Pointe offers a heartwarming romance sprouting under unexpected circumstances.
Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 65 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In addition to her many other honors, she is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA’s elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work.
