Coastaltown Stories

She came to Clearwater Cove to forget. He was supposed to be a stranger. But the first time their eyes met, he whispered her name and she'd never told it to anyone in this town. Some secrets are buried. Some are waiting to be found. And some will change everything.

Daphne "Dani" Wells arrives in Briarhaven, Virginia, ready to marry into one of the town's most powerful old money families. Instead, she finds out her fiancé, Marshall Vance, has already begun rewriting their wedding without her. The engagement is over, the town is whispering, and everyone seems eager to turn Dani into the perfect public casualty: the humiliated bride, the unstable woman, the scandal everyone can point to while hiding their own secrets. Then Jack Hartley steps in. A sharp tongued journalist with his own buried grief, Jack has spent six years haunted by the death of Elise Sloane, the woman he loved and lost on Bay Road. When Dani's canceled wedding starts connecting to Elise's death, a stolen archive, a powerful cover up, and a town full of people willing to kill for their reputations, Dani realizes Briarhaven's gossip is not harmless. It is a weapon. As old money families scramble to control the story, Dani must decide whether to run from the scandal or reclaim the narrative they tried to write for her. But the closer she gets to Jack, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because in Briarhaven, brides do not just get jilted. They get used. And Dani Wells is done waiting in the room someone else prepared for her.

Ezuki had a plan. She always did. Finish medical school. Survive exams. Keep her life organized down to the last color-coded spreadsheet. A summer vacation was never part of it. But when a late-night video call turns into an impulsive reunion plan, Ezuki suddenly finds herself counting down the days until she sees her best friends again-friends who now live in different cities, attend different universities, and somehow still manage to create chaos from hundreds of miles apart. There's Sai, whose confidence is only matched by his terrible decisions. Liam, who notices everything and says just enough to make it everyone's problem. Lia, who could probably make a cardboard box look aesthetic. And Prisha, whose ability to find food and spend money should be scientifically studied. Together, they're heading to Azure Bay, a coastal town filled with boardwalk lights, ocean sunsets, summer jobs, and memories waiting to happen. What starts as a simple vacation quickly becomes six weeks of wrong flights, spontaneous adventures, questionable decisions, late-night conversations, and the kind of summer that changes you when you're not paying attention. Because growing up isn't always about knowing where you're going. Sometimes it's about getting lost with the right people first. June, July & Absolute Chaos is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about friendship, finding your place, and the summers you remember long after they're over.

Her parents' last words echo in her head. All she knows is that she didn't want this. She didn't want any of it to happen. The memory came out of nowhere. Before she could stop it, it was real. That's what they want. That's why they're looking for her. Section Meridian. She doesn't know if her parents are alive. She doesn't know who she can trust. She only knows she had to run. Now she hides in a small house near the cliffs of Westport, trying to stay invisible. Trying not to remember. Arthur wasn't looking for her. He didn't know she existed. He just got lost - at the right time.

Claire learned many things through the death of her mom; her Realizations of Loss, how to pretend you're fine, and how to run from the past. Taken in by aunt and moved to the small town of Brookedale on the North Carolina coast, Claire wanted to escape the pain and the life she found herself living. Having become a recluse, she struggles to reconnect with the town her mom grew up in and she had once loved herself. She attempts to find herself again, reignite the light in her, but she finds herself confronting the haunting past every time she seems to get better. Told through the lenses of a teenager dealing with tragic loss, this story explores the complexity of someone grieving not only a loved one, but a life they once had. Formerly titled 'Losing Everything'

The tale of a romance between a humble fisherman and a selkie.

Mira returns to the quiet coastal town she once ran away from - a place filled with unfinished memories, silent houses, and the sound of waves that never stopped waiting for her. With nothing but a backpack and an old letter guiding her back, she begins to confront the parts of herself she spent years avoiding. Between Leaving and Becoming is a quiet story about stillness, healing, and the courage it takes to stop running. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do... is stay.

Nine years changes someone, especially if they don't remember their past. Serena Stafford is not who she used to be, no longer the girl next door. The moments that once defined her- her childhood, her friends, and him- all became a distant, blurry memory. Now she's back, back at Aurafin Cove. Returning to the coastal town she spent the first fourteen years of her life felt both familiar and foreign, with flashes of the past becoming clear, Serena is held at a crossroad between her ever growing future and her ominous past. Aurafin hadn't changed much, the same salty air, the same lighthouse on the cliff's edge yet it felt like everything had shifted, moved on almost. Without her. Damon Mercier had changed too, the softness in his eyes had hardened into something unreadable. He seemed almost a stranger, a reflection of the boy she had known, so why was it that all the same feelings remained?

Liminal Space is not something to be messed with. Do not let fear consume you.

She came to Greyhaven to disappear. He was the first thing that found her. The cliffs of Greyhaven Cove are dangerous after dark but not for the reasons people think. When Isla arrives in the quiet coastal town, she expects silence, distance... freedom. What she finds instead is Rowan, controlled, watchful, and far too intense for a stranger. He warns her to stay away. She doesn't. Because something about him feels... inevitable. Rowan is not just a man. And Isla is not supposed to be part of his world. But the closer she gets, the harder it becomes to leave, until walking away is no longer simple... or painless. In a place where loyalty runs deep and instincts run deeper, Isla is forced to choose: Run from the life she knows... or stay and risk becoming something she never planned to be. Because some bonds aren't meant to be broken. And some choices don't let you go.

When River is sent to spend the summer with her grandparents in the sleepy coastal town of Bluebell Bay, she's less than thrilled. The harbor, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the small-town faces are a far cry from the bustling city she's always known. But as the days pass, River begins to uncover the quiet magic of the town-the laughter of old friends, the gentle rhythm of the tides, and the unexpected warmth of people who remember her before she even remembers them. Between helping at the family inn, wandering the harbor, and discovering the little joys tucked in every corner of Bluebell Bay, River starts to realize that life here might not be so unbearable after all. And when someone familiar from summers past appears, she finds herself opening up to more than just the town... A sweet, slow-burning story of finding home, friendship, and first sparks of romance by the sea.

Cassie returns to her small coastal town and is swept back into the warm of family, community and the arms of Russ, the boy who once believed in her when no one else did. They fall back into the rhythm of time, as they relived old memories and share new dreams. As if no time has passed. But beneath the golden sunsets and salty air lies a truth far heavier than the tide. Follow along to uncover the truth that lies within the peaceful community of Wakehill Point.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Mr. Darcy does not exist. Many a young woman has spent years looking for her perfect Mr. Darcy, but Kate Thomas knows better. As a 29-year-old recently widowed southerner, she sets off to find herself on the other side of the ocean in the very country where Mr. Darcy's life was penned. Looking only to escape reminders of her heartache, Kate journeys to places she never thought she'd go -- finding faith, love, and family. This is not a P & P retelling but the story of a woman's journey to discover what real love is. An ocean ... it's vast and powerful. The water that fills it can bring death, or offer life. Kate Thomas moves her life across an ocean to conquer the hold of her past and find new life for her future. Not Quite Mr.Darcy is women's fiction with clean romance (kisses only). It tackles forgiving the seemingly unforgivable and the disillusionment many a woman has faced upon realizing that the perfect husband they've been raised to look for doesn't exist. Kate, a recent widow, leaves her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Seeking distance from her past she takes a job in Kingsdown, England, working with a dementia patient in a cottage overlooking the English Channel. What she finds there is much more than she anticipated. Kate learns to find joy even in the hardest circumstances. Available now on Amazon as an ebook and paperback! For the latest check my website: kimgriffin.org

Sixteen-year-old Eleanor, also called Elle, has always felt a special bond with the sea that borders her quiet town of Brinevale. Every hundred years, a rare celestial event called the Sun Tide renews the delicate balance between the land and ocean. But this year, the Sun Tide arrives early, bringing strange currents, vanishing fish, and unsettling omens. When Elle discovers the Heart of the Tide, a shimmering, ancient shell pulsing with ocean magic, she realizes she holds the key to restoring harmony. Greedy traders and treasure hunters soon descend on Brinevale, hoping to claim the relic's power for themselves. Guided by the whispered songs of the Daughters of the Sea, mysterious spirits who once saved Brinevale from ruin, Elle must protect the Heart, uncover her late mother's hidden legacy, and find the courage to perform the Sun Tide ritual before the coastline is lost forever. Through shimmering tide pools, secret legends, and a song that can calm the waves, Elle learns that true strength comes from trust, hope, and the unbreakable bond between the sea and those who love it.

|| The Most Dangerous Creatures Are Those Who Remain Silent - B.B.W || After the abrupt events of only a month ago, the sleepy town of Black Pines has, slowly but surely, returned to it's state of a docile small town on the coast of Washington. Unbeknownst to the citizens, however, a storm is coming - a storm coming to destroy the last of a species and its allies. The hunters, vampires, and druids are bizarrely silent, with no word from any of them since the battle. Even Raven has gone silent, not even a feather can be found. Malia's suspicion only grows when a mysterious werecoyote trespasses on her territory, claiming to have information on the elusive kitsune. While Malia focuses on this new player in this dark game of life, Megan and Artemis stay on their toes in the now stricter hunter clan. With Megan on spot as the new heir to be leader, she must hide her breaking mind, while Artemis' loyalties grow weaker and weaker by the second as she dangerously reaches out to touch the forbidden fruit. A fog is on the horizon of Black Pines, threatening to take the small town in a new descent of horror. What sanctuary is there for the victim whose monsters live in their mind?

Gloria said she'd never fall in love. She just... simply wouldn't. End of. Her two hopeless romantic besties Annie and Jasmine worry for Gloria's love life, as they think she's being simply unreasonable! After months of unemployment, Gloria lands a job to help keep afloat for the summer. She's in it for the money, little did she know she was going to be in it for love too.....

In the picturesque coastal town of Coral Bay, Sophie Reynolds arrives with a camera in hand and a heart yearning for renewal. After a painful breakup, she seeks solace and inspiration in this vibrant community filled with art, nature, and new possibilities. As a travel photographer, Sophie has always captured the beauty of the world, but now she must learn to find beauty within herself. Enter Ethan Carter, a talented local artist struggling with self-doubt and the weight of expectations. Despite his incredible talent, Ethan feels trapped by the fear of failure, causing him to retreat into his shell. When Sophie and Ethan meet at an art exhibit, their connection is instant, igniting a spark of creativity and hope for both. As they explore the town together-wandering along sunlit beaches and sharing stories under starry skies-they encourage each other to confront their pasts. But as their relationship deepens, old wounds resurface, leading to misunderstandings that threaten to tear them apart. With the pressure of Ethan's upcoming art exhibit looming over him, Sophie must decide whether to support him through his struggles or protect her own heart. Together, they must navigate the tumultuous waters of love, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams.

Romantic Comedy | Drama | Mystery What happens when seven K-pop stars decide to swap the spotlight for a quiet life in a coastal town? 🌟🕶️ Join Emily, a local café owner, as she unknowingly crosses paths with seven mysterious men who are much more than they appear. From a smooth-talking chef 🍳 to a quiet artist 🎨, a deep-thinking bookstore assistant 📚, a positive dance instructor 💃, a mysterious stranger who always saves the day 💫, a talented photographer 📸, to an athletic gym-goer 🏋️‍♂️-each has a hidden past and a heart full of surprises. As Emily's life gets tangled in their world of humor, romance, and unexpected friendships, she'll learn that sometimes the most epic stories are the ones that find you when you least expect it. 💖 Ready for a love story with a twist? Dive into EPIC 7 and discover the secrets they've been hiding! 🌟❤️