Books by Celia Ashley

Hauntingly beautiful, Alcina Cove lures many into its lovely port. But these days, the coastal New England town's allure could be deadly....Drawn back to Alcina Cove by an ominous dream, Maris Granger hopes to reconcile with her beloved but long-estranged Aunt Alva. Sadly, Maris discovers Alva has died under mysterious circumstances, destroying any hope for closure. Bereft and vulnerable, Maris finds shelter in the arms of the sexy, stalwart cop handling the case. But loving Detective Dan Stauffer feels like a betrayal of Aunt Alva's memory, especially when the stubborn lawman denies her sinister suspicions about her aunt's death. Falling for Maris is easy. Believing in the "clues" the dark-haired beauty swears will solve her aunt's murder is another story. Dan isn't about to let go of reason when it comes to solving the biggest case of his career. But when Maris is suddenly pegged as the prime suspect, Dan is ready to do anything to keep her safe, no matter what dark truths emerge.... Praise for Celia Ashley's Dark Tides"A darkly seductive tale filled with unpredictable twists and turns...A smoothly written and creatively detailed thrill ride." -Affaire de Coeur, 4 Stars and Reviewer's Pick"A top-notch tale filled with danger and mystery, all wrapped around a spicy romance." -Romance Reviews Today "An incredible riveting story, Dark Tides takes the reader on a turbulent ride of intense emotions blended with suspenseful mystery." -Romance at Heart

Named after a goddess who turns her lovers to stone, an insular New England coastal town holds more secrets than it can keep...Torn from her hometown and her father as a child, Paige Waters' last memory of both is fraught with mystery and confusion. Now, sixteen years later, with both her parents gone, Paige returns to Alcina Cove, certain there is more to the painful story than she's been led to believe. The answers must lie within the community, buffered from the larger world by the sea; but when she finds the townspeople more reticent than ever, her only hope is the intriguing man who lives in her childhood home--if she can break down his reserve...A fisherman turned writer, Liam Gray is haunted by secrets of his own, some of which are deeply entangled with the closure Paige seeks. But as he and Paige grow intimate, their attraction building, Liam finds himself torn between truth and betrayal. Whichever he chooses will risk his future with Paige and cause someone pain--until an even greater danger leaves him no choice...Praise for Celia Ashley's Dark Tides"A darkly seductive tale filled with unpredictable twists and turns. . .A smoothly written and creatively detailed thrill ride." -Affaire de Coeur, 4 Stars and Reviewer's Pick"A top-notch tale filled with danger and mystery, all wrapped around a spicy romance." -Romance Reviews Today "An incredible riveting story, Dark Tides takes the reader on a turbulent ride of intense emotions blended with suspenseful mystery." -Romance at Heart