First published 2016
Neeve Graham sets out to gather flowers during her seaside walk. The wind sweeps her carefully picked blooms away, carrying them out over the waves. A mermaid surfaces from the depths and offers Neeve something far more precious than lost petals: a shell filled with magic. This gift opens doors to encounters Neeve never imagined possible. She meets a cast of extraordinary beings, each one adding their own special present to enhance the shell's power. What begins as disappointment over scattered flowers transforms into a journey of discovery. Neeve learns that some losses lead to gains beyond anything she could have planned. The shell becomes more than a consolation prize. It connects her to a world where generosity flows freely and friendship takes many forms.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Seaside
26 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform