Lucky Streak

Marcelo’s gratifying third Heart Resort romance (after Know You by Heart) returns to the Outer Banks couples’ retreat, run by Beatrice Puso and her three brothers. Five years after the best one-night stand of her life during a Vegas trip, Bea’s blindsided when Jackson Hill, the lover in question, moves in next door to her. Recently retired from the Army, Jackson’s in town to work with his long-lost biological father, Dillon McCauley III, at his Willow Tree resort, and he’s thrilled to reconnect with Bea. There’s just one problem: the Pusos and the McCauleys are business rivals and sworn enemies. This long-standing animosity reaches new heights as both families fight to purchase the same land—and Jackson and Bea’s budding romance might not survive the skirmishes. Marcelo rounds out this Romeo and Juliet story with a subplot about Bea working to pursue her side hustle, a subscription apparel brand called Beachy that she runs with her sister-in-law, much to the dismay of her brothers. Standout supporting characters also add to the fun, and returning readers will be pleased to check in with the extended Puso family. It’s another sweet, solid outing. Agent: Rachel Brooks, Bookends Literary. (Sept.)