Lantern Beach

Mara Sullivan has lived in the bustling city all her life, but after a painful breakup and the weight of an emotionally draining career, she decides to take a break. On a whim, she rents a small cottage by the sea in Lantern Beach, a peaceful coastal town she's heard little about. What was meant to be a quiet getaway turns into an unexpected refuge where she begins to confront her past and discover the kind of life she truly wants.

Liam Bennett, a local lighthouse keeper, is a man of few words. Having lived in Lantern Beach his whole life, he's familiar with its rhythms and its secrets. Despite being surrounded by the beauty of the ocean, he carries a quiet sadness of his own. Haunted by the loss of a loved one, he's retreated into the peaceful solitude of the lighthouse, avoiding human connection to shield himself from further pain.

Their worlds collide one evening when Mara, seeking solace in the night air, happens upon Liam while he's walking along the beach. Both are immediately struck by the tranquility of the scene, but neither expects it to lead to anything more than a passing encounter.