The Dockside Deception
(2026)(The fourth book in the Sealight Cove Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Miranda Rose Barker
Welcome to Sealight Cove, where the candles smell like sea salt, the harbor hides dangerous secrets… and trouble never stays buried for long.
Summer has arrived on the Maine coast, and Nora Hale is finally beginning to believe she’s built the life she was meant to have. Her candle shop is thriving, the Waterfront Art Fair is bringing visitors from across New England, and her relationship with harbor master Jonah Crewe feels steady in all the ways her old life never was.
Then Nora’s ex-husband arrives in town.
Before Nora can make sense of his unexpected visit, disaster strikes at the art fair. Priceless paintings are slashed during opening night, a respected gallery owner is assaulted, and millions of dollars’ worth of artwork vanishes without a trace.
What begins as simple vandalism quickly turns into something far more calculated.
As suspicion spreads through Sealight Cove’s close-knit community, Nora and her intuitive dog Rufus uncover a dangerous scheme involving wealthy collectors, hidden agendas, and someone willing to destroy anything standing in their way.
With the whole town watching and the stakes rising fast, Nora must untangle the truth before the thief disappears for good and before someone else becomes collateral damage.
Perfect for readers who love coastal cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, small town secrets, loyal animal companions, slow burn romance, and atmospheric seaside settings.
The Dockside Deception is the fourth book in the Sealight Cove Mysteries, a charming short-read cozy mystery series filled with heart, humor, friendship, and unforgettable twists.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Summer has arrived on the Maine coast, and Nora Hale is finally beginning to believe she’s built the life she was meant to have. Her candle shop is thriving, the Waterfront Art Fair is bringing visitors from across New England, and her relationship with harbor master Jonah Crewe feels steady in all the ways her old life never was.
Then Nora’s ex-husband arrives in town.
Before Nora can make sense of his unexpected visit, disaster strikes at the art fair. Priceless paintings are slashed during opening night, a respected gallery owner is assaulted, and millions of dollars’ worth of artwork vanishes without a trace.
What begins as simple vandalism quickly turns into something far more calculated.
As suspicion spreads through Sealight Cove’s close-knit community, Nora and her intuitive dog Rufus uncover a dangerous scheme involving wealthy collectors, hidden agendas, and someone willing to destroy anything standing in their way.
With the whole town watching and the stakes rising fast, Nora must untangle the truth before the thief disappears for good and before someone else becomes collateral damage.
Perfect for readers who love coastal cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, small town secrets, loyal animal companions, slow burn romance, and atmospheric seaside settings.
The Dockside Deception is the fourth book in the Sealight Cove Mysteries, a charming short-read cozy mystery series filled with heart, humor, friendship, and unforgettable twists.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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