Salt & Secrets

Grumpy/sunshine • Forced partnership • Hidden magic • Slow burn with real heat

For readers who love small-town tension, slow-burn chemistry, and a touch of coastal magic.

She's the woman who keeps Saltmere standing.

He's the man determined to shake it up.

One reckless partnership could save-or shatter-the village.

Morwenna Penrose doesn't need Rowan Blackwater's grin, his plans, or his daily coffee offerings. She needs the truth. Someone is sabotaging Saltmere from the inside-small acts that are tearing at the trust holding the community together. And Rowan's the only one with enough charm to get people talking.

Forced to work side by side, sparks fly fast. Rowan refuses to let Morwenna hide behind her walls; Morwenna forces Rowan to face the risks his optimism can't fix. Their chemistry burns hotter than either expected-but love might not survive the fallout.

Because when loyalty's tested and secrets come to light, Saltmere's future hangs in the balance: renewal or ruin, honesty or heartbreak.

Perfect for fans of cozy romantic fantasy, British folklore, and grumpy/sunshine banter, Salt & Secrets is book two in The Saltmere Chronicles-standalone romances linked by selkie magic, seaside longing, and second chances that come with salt in the air.

Author's Note: Written in British English and rooted in Cornish folklore; spelling, phrasing, and cultural details reflect its UK setting.