by Sarah Penner
First published 2026
Haven Ambrose, a daring nautical archaeologist, arrives in the sun-drenched village of Positano to investigate shipwrecks. But Haven secretly hopes to find her late father's sunken treasure trove. Strange maelstroms and misfortunes soon plague the town. As Haven dives deeper, she uncovers a centuries-old tale of sorcery and one woman's quest to save her village using the legendary art of stregheria. Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever. At its heart, this is a story of a woman's journey to honor her father's legacy and confront the mystical forces threatening to tear apart the Amalfi Coast.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, archaeology, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, treasure-hunt
Setting: Amalfi Coast (Italy), Positano (Italy)
336 pages · Paperback · Park Row