Chapter 1: A Brush With Fate

After a devastating breakup, artist Lila Hartley escapes to the coastal town of Seabrook, seeking solace in her art and the quiet rhythm of the ocean. She isn't looking for love, but when she meets Ethan Marlowe, a charming marine biologist passionate about the sea, her carefully guarded heart begins to thaw.

Ethan is drawn to Lila's mysterious beauty and quiet strength, but as their connection deepens, old wounds and fears threaten to tear them apart. Set against the backdrop of Seabrook's enchanting Starlight Festival, "Whispers of Starlight" is a story of healing, hope, and discovering love in the most unexpected places.