Book Description

The perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense… Unravel this twisty whodunit, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Series), Richard Osman (The Thursday Murder Club), and Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Series). You never get over your first love. How about your first murder? Smart and sassy book nerd Delilah Duffy moves to the island she loved as a child to reinvent herself as the manager of Beach Read. A tranquil seaside paradise seems like the perfect canvas for a fresh start. But she’s made mistakes before, and this might be another one. As Delilah tries to disappear into a quiet bookstore life in the touristy small town, disturbing acts of vandalism follow her every step. The message is clear—she’s not wanted there. Tensions escalate when a chilling murder stains the floors of her bookstore the night before her grand opening, and she’s quickly pegged as the prime suspect. Despite the community’s suspicion, one person stands by her—local cop Sam Teague, her first love and most devastating heartbreak. His unwavering support is a lifeline, but she can’t forget the pain he once caused. He broke her heart once—she can’t let it happen again. But nothing is as it seems. With evidence mounting and her second chance in jeopardy, Delilah must clear her name before the killer strikes again, even if it means confronting her past and joining forces with the one who left her broken. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved every minute of this book. I just couldn't put it down until I had read every last word.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you like mysteries, the beach, fun and engaging characters you really should read this book. It would be a perfect vacation read, especially if you go to the beach!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thoroughly enjoyed Sea Devil...interesting, well-written, thought-provoking page-turner. Looked forward to each chapter, not only to see what would happen next, but to learn intriguing facts about sea life. Impressed me enough to write my first review (and I read a lot of books)!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bookstore, the ocean, a little romance, some laughs and a murder…this book has it all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you enjoy a quick beach read/cozy mystery/thriller, this is the book for you!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed every minute of reading it.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very vivid novel chalked full of suspense. A super read and a book I could not put down. Now I can sleep.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn't put this book down.”