Moon Crest Cove
Paperback
Publisher: Todd Fabyanic
Published: Jun 12 2026
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.20 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Moon Crest Cove follows Manny, a disciplined serviceman aboard a military vessel patrolling the South Atlantic. What begins as a routine mission quickly descends into chaos when a formidable pirate warship, led by the merciless Captain Baine, ambushes and destroys Manny's ship in a fierce naval battle. Forced to abandon ship, Manny and the surviving crew wash ashore on a mysterious island known as Moon Crest Cove.
There, amidst dense jungle and hidden tribal life, Manny encounters Belle, a strong-willed and compassionate princess. Despite the danger his presence brings, Belle helps Manny and his crew evade Baine's forces, who have followed them to the island. As they hide and navigate the unfamiliar terrain, Manny and Belle form a deep, undeniable bond that blossoms into love.
However, their alliance comes at a cost. Belle's father, King Tussee, views Manny as an outsider and a threat and begins his own pursuit to drive him away. Caught between a relentless pirate enemy and a protective king, Manny and his companions rely on Belle's courage and ingenuity to survive.
As tensions escalate, King Tussee comes to realize that Captain Baine's ambitions pose a far greater danger-not just to Manny, but to the entire island. Setting aside his mistrust, the king forms an uneasy alliance with Manny. Together, they lead a decisive battle against Baine and his forces, culminating in the pirate captain's defeat.
With the threat eliminated, Manny claims Baine's ship to return home. But victory comes with sacrifice. Bound by duty and divided by their worlds, Manny and Belle are forced to part ways. Their love-intense, fleeting, and transformative-remains behind on the shores of Moon Crest Cove, a bittersweet reminder of what was found and lost.
As Manny sails into the horizon, King Tussee watches with newfound respect, and the island stands safe once more-its story marked by war, unity, and a love that could never stay.
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