Whispers in the Water

Maggie Sinclair never expected to return to Deep River. The small town holds painful memories of losing her mother, enduring her aunt’s cruelty, and leaving behind Ethan Moore, the man she once loved. But when her life in Los Angeles becomes increasingly unsafe, Maggie seeks refuge in the place she thought she’d escaped for good.

What she doesn’t anticipate is finding Ethan back in town. The former Navy SEAL has changed since their separation, but seeing him again reminds Maggie of the feelings she tried to leave behind. He’s stronger, more protective, and just as capable of capturing her heart as he was years ago.

Ethan’s homecoming brings challenges of its own. Women have been disappearing around Deep River, including both residents and visitors, while the local sheriff shows little interest in addressing the growing danger. Determined to protect the community, the mayor enlists Ethan and his friends to establish an elite search-and-rescue team, with financial support from an unidentified benefactor.

Ethan knows the missing women should command his full attention. But Maggie’s unexpected return reopens wounds that never truly healed. Despite the heartbreak of losing her, his love for her has never disappeared.

And Maggie’s troubles haven’t stayed behind in Los Angeles. Someone else has taken an interest in her, and the danger that drove her home is drawing closer.

With women still missing and an unseen threat closing in, Ethan must confront the dangers surrounding Deep River while protecting the woman he has never stopped loving. For Maggie and Ethan, surviving what lies ahead could mean finding the courage to give their relationship another chance.

Whispers in the Water is a small-town romantic suspense story about second chances, unresolved heartbreak, and the determination to protect the people who matter most.

Nyssa Kathryn is an Australian author specializing in romantic suspense. Her stories reflect her enthusiasm for protective heroes, strong romantic leads, and happily-ever-after endings.

A longtime reader of romance novels, Kathryn has a particular appreciation for protector romances and alpha male characters, elements that influence her own storytelling.

She lives in South Australia with her husband and daughter and devotes as much of her available time as possible to developing plots and writing new stories.