The magic, love, and adventure make it feel like anything is possible.
Mooncrest Inn is a beloved landmark for Riddle Hill’s eccentric residents. Featuring a proud history and a chapel with a view, the property has been cared for by hospitable but grumpy local, Rick DeMaris. Well, cared for might be an overstatement. The innkeeper has been distracted by his own weighty problems lately, so the upkeep of Mooncrest has fallen by the wayside. His dutiful daughter, Mona Lisa, returns from her fast-paced career as a cruise director to help her dad manage the inn, though she has no idea the extent of his negligence. When alpha werewolf, mayor, and recently appointed fire chief Jake Grayclaw Spellman arrives for an inspection, he has no choice but to shut down the chapel until safety repairs have been completed. Which is unfortunate, as his newly engaged sister always dreamed of being married at Mooncrest. Also unfortunate because Mona Lisa, the longtime object of Jake’s desire, might never forgive him if Mooncrest Inn is closed for good. Jake is still mourning the loss of his parents, and a close call during a recent fire has him on edge, but setting things right with Mona Lisa is all he can think about. Even if Jake could make amends with feisty mermaid Mona, how could he ever convince her to leave her boyfriend and high-seas life to stay in the town he loves?
A fresh new take on an old-fashioned love story, Return to Mooncrest Inn is filled with well-intentioned meddling, close calls, humorous interludes, tender moments, and a community that will nourish the soul. Cabell’s writing style is warm, witty, and inviting, creating a delightful, supernatural atmosphere that welcomes readers and compels them to stay a while. New characters are introduced naturally, making audiences feel like they’re catching up with old friends. And in this second in the series, familiar characters are fleshed out and given center stage. Charming Jake is impossible not to fall for with his family-first attitude, his quiet strength, his bravery in the face of any danger, and his Austenesque attempts at romance. Playful colloquialisms highlight the human side of Riddle Hill’s supernatural residents while the quirky town reminds readers of just how special these Faeries of Door County books are. Return to Mooncrest Inn is a resplendent tale where the magic, love, and adventure make it feel like anything is possible.
