Unlucky in love, Marlie flees a bad relationship. She accepts a teaching job in the remote Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii). The beauty of the islands and the rugged challenge of northern living enthrall her. A good-looking artist has his eye on her. The perfect gentleman. Or is he? And what about that handsome fisherman? Is he just a bit too real for her with his hunting and fishing? Just as Marlie hopes that her life has made a turn for the better, disaster strikes. She is shocked to see her life spiraling downwards yet again. How could she have made such an error in judgement-an error that sets more bad luck in motion?Not willing to lose control, Marlie takes a deep breath and sets out to get her life back on track. But can she do it alone?Set in the remote islands of coastal British Columbia, Marlie is a heartfelt romance of love and loss and love again.Experience the fears and joys of northern island living and delight in a second chance at true love.