Life, Love and the Pursuit of Happiness

Welcome to Bell Cove, North Carolina. Independence Day may have just passed in this small Outer Banks town known for its famous bells, but one ex-Navy SEAL has a declaration of his own to make . . .Merrill Good knows there are many different kinds of exciting. Theres the adrenaline rush he experienced during his years in the military. Theres the thrill of starting up his own treasure hunting company. But topping them all is the surge of exhilaration he feels every time Delilah Jones crosses his path. Smart, voluptuous, and outspoken, Delilah is a bombshell with a secret that could explode at any moment.Since Delilah moved to Bell Cove to take over her great-uncles Elvis-themed diner and motel, the locals have been nothing but friendly. And thats a problem. The moment someone gets close enough to figure out her ex-con past, her future will be jeopardized. But keeping Merrill at arms length isnt easy when the rest of her body has other ideas.Add to the mix Delilahs little girl who fashions herself Little Orphan Annie, a former showgirl grandmother with a gambling problem, a whole town full of quirky matchmakers, and therell be fireworks long after the Fourth of July . . .