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Barberry Bay
Paperback
Series: Secrets of the Bay, Book 1
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceGeneral Fiction
Publisher Price: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781764757805
Publisher: Kd Bain
Published: Jun 14 2026
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Samantha Morrison has spent years building a successful career as an editor in Melbourne, but beneath the professional façade she's exhausted, isolated and increasingly trapped in a toxic workplace she no longer enjoys. When a chance opportunity presents itself, she leaves the city behind and moves to Barberry Bay, a picturesque coastal town where life moves at a slower pace and the ocean is never far away.
What begins as a temporary escape quickly becomes something more. As Samantha settles into her new home, she finds herself welcomed by a close-knit community, forming friendships she never expected and discovering a sense of belonging she has been missing for years. Even the possibility of romance begins to emerge in the form of local police sergeant Marcus Carter, a man carrying burdens of his own.
But when local artist Isla Porter disappears without explanation, the town is thrown into turmoil. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried tensions rise to the surface and rumours spread through the community. Drawn into the search for answers, Samantha soon discovers that Barberry Bay's history is filled with secrets, from a century-old shipwreck that continues to haunt the coastline to mysteries that refuse to stay in the past.
As suspicion grows and the danger draws closer to home, Samantha must decide how much she is willing to risk to uncover the truth. The closer she gets to the answers, the more she realises that some secrets were never meant to be found.
Set against the rugged beauty of Australia's southern coastline, Barberry Bay is a romantic suspense novel about found family, second chances, healing from the past, and the enduring pull of the sea. Blending mystery, romance, and small-town intrigue, it is perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric coastal settings, slow-burn relationships, and mysteries with emotional depth.
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