by Molly Harper
Part of Mystic Bayou, book 8
First published 2022
Eva Boudreaux repairs boats in the swampy town of Mystic Bayou, where supernatural creatures live alongside humans. She guards her past carefully, avoiding attention in this magical community. Her quiet life changes when she meets Alex Lancaster, a polished human who works for the League in a position that could threaten her secrets. Eva finds Alex too refined for her liking, yet she cannot ignore his humor or the attraction that sparks between them. Their growing connection puts her hidden history at risk of exposure. When a mystery threatens Mystic Bayou, Eva and Alex must work together to solve it. The investigation forces Eva to confront whether Alex can accept her true nature and whether her concealed past will destroy their chance at love. The survival of their town and their relationship hangs in the balance as they face this final challenge together.
Genres: romance, mystery, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Mystic Bayou
212 pages · Paperback · Nancy Yost Literary Agency, Inc