Secrets in the Sand: A Coastal Cozy Mystery Collection
by Anne C. West

Four seaside towns. Four curious mysteries. One irresistible collection of heart, humour, and small-town intrigue.

Step into the sun-soaked, salt-sprayed world of coastal cozies—where gulls gossip, friendships shine, and secrets refuse to stay buried.

📖 Story 1: Secrets in the Sand
On a quiet beach stroll, Nona Puckle discovers a cryptic message carved into the sand: "Tell Vera. I forgive you."
Armed with her flamingo-pink notebook, mismatched shoes, and two reluctant friends, she unravels a decades-old mystery of lost love, long-buried secrets, and the strange ways the past reaches across time.

📖 Story 2: Beach Sleuths
When a glamorous yacht drifts into Seapoint Haven with no crew on board, three unlikely locals—an EMT, a bureaucrat, and a barrister—are thrown into a puzzle of greed, vanishing acts, and midnight stakeouts. From comic mishaps to genuine danger, their seaside sleuthing proves even small towns have big mysteries.

📖 Story 3: Layers of Sand
In Seaglass Rocks, Calliope Fern prefers antiques and quiet routines... until a music box, a mysterious key, and a scandalous parrot unravel secrets about her past. With wit, courage, and a little seaside romance, she must decide what truly defines family—and whether some truths should stay hidden.

📖 Story 4: Lighthouse Secret
When Clementine Booysen uncovers a rusted tin box beneath an abandoned lighthouse, she never expects it to unravel her own history. A hand-drawn map, red-pencil warnings, and a chilling note—Do not trust him—set her, her brother Jonah, and the infuriatingly charming Jax van Ryneveld on a trail of hidden caves, old letters, and dangerous riddles along the South African coast. As secrets surface and sparks fly, Clementine must face the truth about her past—and the future she dares to claim.

✨ Why You'll Love This Collection
✔ Cozy mysteries brimming with warmth, humour, and charm
✔ Quirky, unforgettable characters and seaside settings
✔ Heartfelt themes of love, forgiveness, and friendship
✔ Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Jenny Colgan, and Nancy Atherton

If you enjoy beachside mysteries with heart, a touch of wit, and the comfort of community, this charming four-in-one collection is your next favourite escape.