Ghosts of a Lighthouse in Autumn — Kathleen Valentine

Novella (25k words) Psychological horror / suspense / ghost story â€" Return to Halcyon Beach where sixty years ago a notorious murder/suicide took place in the lighthouse. Artist Fleur Laighton moved to Halcyon Beach because it was a favorite vacation spot of her late father's and because her friend Darby finds a winter rental for her. Hanging out at the Snuggle Inn's Pub, Fleur is fascinated by the Geezers tales of the ill-fated romance between Cicely Walcott and the lighthouse-keeper that lead to their tragic ends. She also meets the lover of her dreams, handsome, sexy Mitch St. Pierre. But now there is a strange woman showing up in her paintings â€" and in person when her lover is around. (Volume Two in the Halcyon Beach Chronicles. Volume One is Ghosts of a Beach Town in Winter.)