From the bestselling author of Twenty Boy Summer comes a âcompelling and originalâ (Kirkus Reviews) novel about a talented singer that loses her ability to speak after a tragic accident, leading her to a postcard-perfect seaside town to find romance.
The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse dâAbreau was destined for stardomâuntil a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago canât sing. She canât even speak.
Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friendâs invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, the Oregon seaside town is everything Elyseâs home in the Caribbean isnât: an ocean too cold for swimming, parties too tame for singing, and people too polite to pryâexcept for one.
Christian Kane is a notorious playboyâinsolent, arrogant, and completely charming. Heâs also the only person in Atargatis Cove who doesnât treat Elyse like a glass statue. He challenges her to express herself, and he admires the way she treats his younger brother, Sebastian, who believes Elyse is the legendary mermaid come to life.
When Christian needs a first mate for the Coveâs high-stakes Pirate Regatta, Elyse reluctantly suppresses her fear of the sea and climbs aboard. The ocean isnât the only thing making waves, thoughâswept up in Christianâs seductive tide and entranced by the Coveâs charms, Elyse begins to wonder if a life of solitude isnât what she needs. But changing course again means facing her past. It means finding her inner voice. And scariest of all, it means opening her heart to a boy whoâs best known for breaking themâĶ