A Beach House Mystery Series

  Murder & Mermaid Legends… not the normal mystery. When Morgan Seaver returns to her family's beach house on Pearl Island, she is expecting a warm welcome. Instead, she finds her aunt has been murdered, and that she is the prime suspect. A mysterious mist develops and protects Morgan as she sets out to clear her name. From the mist appears a special kitten that quickly adapts Morgan for her own. Morgan discovers that her family has a long and complicated history with the island, one that is deeply entwined with the legend of mermaids. She learns her ancestors were involved in a conflict with a powerful sea witch, and that her family's ties to the island's legends may hold the key to solving the murder. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Morgan realizes she must come to terms with her family's past in order to secure her future. Can she solve the murder and find out the truth about her family's history? Find out in Mist at the Beach House, the first book in the Beach House Mysteries series, where legends of mermaids and conflicts with a powerful sea witch come to life.  

 Morgan knew she didn't want to go out to sea...now she knew why! In "Mist across the Waves", the second book in the Beach House Mysteries series, Morgan is terrified of the ocean, but she bravely helps to plan a surprise birthday party aboard the local ferry boat for her new friend. Things seem to be going great until the celebration takes a dangerous turn when a murder occurs on another boat adrift in the night. As she tries to solve the crime, Morgan must also confront the threat posed by the sea witch Cora, who is determined to destroy her. The sea witch is full of trickery and malice as she tries to lure a group of ocean salvage divers with the promise of gifts from the sea. With the help of her new friends, Gabe Holleran and the Colbright sisters, Morgan must use all of her cunning and strength to outwit Cora and protect the island and its residents. Along the way, she uncovers the hidden history of Pearl Island and the role the Seaver family has played in battles against the sea witch's deceit. Will Morgan be able to triumph over Cora's trickery, or will the sea witch come out on top?  

Christmas on Pearl Island brings more than Santa Claus...   In Mist Across the Sands, the fourth book in the Beach House Mysteries series, Morgan Seaver finds herself in the midst of a high-stakes game of danger and deception. As Christmas approaches on Pearl Island, a group of modern-day pirates threatens the safety of the community and the waters off the island. When tragedy strikes, Morgan is forced to remind  her enemy Cora, the sea witch, of a long-ago promise. The promise to protect her as a  decedent of John Seaver, Coral's first love.     Determined to ensure the safe return of their hostages and defeat the pirates, Morgan hatches a plan to use a chest full of treasure as bait. But as the stakes get higher and the dangers mount, Morgan finds herself wondering if she can trust Cora to keep her promise.   Can she outsmart the pirates and save the day?  

  Can a sea witch be trusted? Morgan Seaver is about to find out!   In Mist by the Lighthouse, the third book in the Beach House Mysteries series, Morgan Seaver finds herself caught up in a web of danger and intrigue.   A powerful new poison is threatening the precious coral reefs of Pearl Island, and a murder has rocked the community. As she investigates, Morgan discovers that the culprit may be connected to a network of drug smugglers operating offshore.   With the help of the enigmatic sea witch, Cora, Morgan and Cora agree to an uneasy truce, with conditions, to put a stop to this new menace. But that's not the end of Morgan's troubles. Someone on the island wants to change the peaceful way of life, starting with the elimination of the resident peacocks. And if all this isn't enough, Cordelia comes to live with Dr. Wright and his wife. The child is fascinated with Morgan and the legends of Pearl Island and isn't shy about finding out more. When things escalate, Cora makes an ultimatum, and now Morgan must find a killer and stop the drug smugglers, before Cora's wrath strikes at the island.   Can Morgan unravel the mystery and save the island before it's too late?      

  There is more than one type of storm aiming for Pearl Island!   In Mist from the Sea, the fifth book in the Beach House Mysteries series, Morgan Seaver finds herself caught in the midst of a perfect storm. An unusually powerful winter storm is bearing down on Pearl Island, and as if that weren't enough, there are also three mysterious visitors causing tension on the island.  With the Colbrights staying with her and Cordelia while their home is under repair, and her old roommate and a couple traveling with Angela vying for space in her full house, Morgan has her hands full. Then Cordelia's place in the Seaver household is threatened, and Morgan finds it hard to concentrate on the approaching storm with all the other challenges she is facing. And if that weren't enough, the sea witch, Cora, is coming to the island, ready for battle. Is her arrival giving the storm a supernatural power? As she struggles to protect Pearl Island and her loved ones, Morgan finds herself wondering if she is strong enough to face the challenges ahead. Can she weather the storm and come out on top?  

  The ultimate battle for Pearl Island has arrived! In Mist in the Cove, the final book in the Beach House Mysteries series, Morgan Seaver finds herself facing the ultimate battle for Pearl Island. With the future of her family and the island at stake, Morgan must confront the sea witch, Cora, in a showdown that will determine the fate of all who call Pearl Island home. As she prepares for the fight of her life, Morgan discovers that the legend of the island has more to reveal, and that there are surprising twists to both the past and the present that have a profound impact on her life. Will Morgan be able to emerge victorious and defeat Cora, or will the sea witch claim the island and all who call it home? Find out in Mist in the Cove, the thrilling conclusion to the Beach House Mysteries series.