Light on Water for Readers of The Mountains Are Out Book 2

Since moving in with Gretchen, David's life has transformed for the better. It has been truly wonderful. Gretchen embodies everything he has ever desired in a partner: she is intelligent, caring, fun-loving, beautiful, and completely devoted to him—just as he is to her. Although their life together has become somewhat quieter than what David is accustomed to, he views this change as a worthwhile exchange for the happiness they have discovered as a couple.

However, when Charlie unexpectedly arrives from Sequim seeking a favor that David cannot refuse, it feels as if the shadows of his past have resurfaced. David can’t help but wonder how much havoc Charlie might wreak. True, Charlie is a notorious womanizer, but he has always been self-absorbed, caring only for himself and his boat. This seems like the perfect time for Gretchen to meet David's family; she deserves to see the roots of what shaped him into the person he is now. A leisurely ferry ride to Sequim on a bright summer day, coupled with a visit to an old friend and indulging in some delicious Dungeness crab, sounds quite appealing. He is confident that Gretchen can navigate his mother's protective demeanor with ease, though he might choose to keep some details from her for the time being. Instead, he will entertain her with tales of the lighthouses that safely guide sailors into harbor, opting not to remind her that they also lead seafarers away from darker elements.

Yet, David is underestimating a crucial truth: the past never truly lets go. The mistakes he believed he had atoned for are like haunting shadows, long-reaching and with a fierce grip. What had he done a decade ago that still looms large today? An inescapable question is on the horizon, and he is likely to receive an answer that he would prefer to avoid. Are the choices he made back then responsible for the developing tragedy that seems increasingly imminent? And Charlie—perhaps a greater threat than David had anticipated. While Charlie certainly harbors an interest in Gretchen, David can’t help but ponder whether there might also be a hint of attraction on her part.

As clouds from the past roll in, heavy and foreboding, David must confront whether the brightness of his current life with Gretchen is sufficient to steer them both clear of the impending storm. Can the love they share be strong enough to withstand the weight of past mistakes? Will their bond be sufficient to illuminate an escape from the shadows as they navigate the complexities of love and the unexpected challenges that life throws their way? The journey ahead is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the past has a way of asserting itself, and how they grapple with these tensions may define their future together.

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