Stealing From Selkies: a sapphic paranormal romance (The Cryptids Of America)

Melody is a selkie who traded the safety of the ocean for the neon-lit distractions of the human world, only to find herself trapped in human form after her precious seal skin vanishes. Stranded and vulnerable, she is forced to navigate a life on land that is far more dangerous—and complicated—than her elders ever warned.

Enter Addison, a woman whose thirties have been defined by dead-end jobs and a general sense of aimless drift. Her life is upended when a chance encounter under a boardwalk pier brings her face-to-face with the mysterious, displaced Melody. What begins as a desperate search mission quickly spirals into an intense, forced-proximity situation that neither woman is prepared to handle.

As they share close quarters, the line between helpful stranger and soulmate begins to blur. This sapphic urban fantasy masterfully weaves longing and tension, centering on the high stakes of magical objects and the secrets we keep to protect our hearts. When Addison finally realizes the depth of her feelings, she makes a reckless choice that threatens to shatter their fragile bond. Fans of paranormal romance will be swept away by this enchanting story of discovery, sacrifice, and the magic of finding home in the most unexpected places.