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Smuggler's Cove

Twin Lights #1 / 2
by Fern Michaels
Smuggler's Cove (Twin Lights #1) by Fern Michaels
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In a fresh, new series for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels introduces siblings Madison and Lincoln Taylor, whose Jersey Shore inheritance plunges them into a world of mystery and mayhem . . .

Growing up, Madison Taylor and her younger brother Lincoln lived in privilege, but their sheltered existence abruptly ended when their father was arrested for fraud and the family assets were seized. Since then, Madison has carved out a new path, studying fashion and working her way up to editor in chief of La Femme magazine, while Lincoln teaches wealth management at a small college outside the city. Both have separated themselves from their family and their past—until an unexpected bequest arrives from their late uncle.

Madison and Lincoln are now the new co-owners of a marina at Smugglers Cove on the Navesink river. Instead of a fabulous, Hamptons-style property, Smugglers Cove offers little beyond a dilapidated dock, a few gas pumps, and a handful of clam boats. Madison’s plan to sell the property goes awry when a dead body is found floating under their dock and transforms their new inheritance into a crime scene.

Suddenly, Madison is swapping her city-girl wardrobe for cargo pants and flannel shirts, while she and Lincoln receive a crash course in small-town Jersey shore life, complete with quirky characters, pirate legends, and a mysterious treasure map. They’re discovering more about themselves and each other every day, but with a mystery to solve, and big decisions to make, these are lessons they’ll need to learn fast . . .

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Release date: August 26, 2025

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Fern Michaels

Fern Michaels

It started with a typewriter and a determination to tell stories no one else was telling—gritty, emotional sagas of women finding strength in the unlikeliest of circumstances. Born in Pennsylvania as Mary Ruth Kuczkir, Fern Michaels didn’t set out to become a bestselling author. In fact, it wasn’t until her children were older that she took a chance on fiction, carving out time in the quiet hours of the day to explore the characters that had been quietly forming in her mind. What emerged was a voice that resonated deeply with readers—particularly women—who recognized themselves in the trials, triumphs, and tenacity of her heroines.

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Best known for her Sisterhood series, a gripping blend of justice-driven suspense and emotional catharsis, Michaels has carved a space in popular fiction where female empowerment meets thrilling retribution. Her protagonists don’t wait to be rescued; they take the reins—often bending the rules of the law to make things right. That rebellious spirit, tempered by moments of vulnerability, has made her books addictive to millions. But Fern’s work isn’t confined to vigilante justice. From family dramas to romantic suspense, her novels often explore themes of loyalty, redemption, and second chances—all delivered with a keen sense of pacing and emotional payoff.

Over the course of her career, Fern Michaels has published more than 150 novels, many of which have graced the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestseller lists. Yet despite her enormous success, she remains rooted in the very things that first inspired her: a belief in resilience, a passion for storytelling, and a deep empathy for characters who are flawed, fierce, and wholly human.

Her writing style is deceptively straightforward—accessible, yes, but layered with the kind of emotional nuance that turns a simple revenge plot into a meditation on justice, sisterhood, and healing. Readers don’t just come to her books for the suspense; they come for the journey, the transformation, and the cathartic release that comes from watching wrongs be righted in ways both satisfying and surprising.

Today, Fern Michaels splits her time between writing and philanthropy, having established scholarships and supported causes that uplift women and children. Her journey from late-blooming writer to household name is as compelling as the stories she tells—and it's one more reminder that some of the best plots in life unfold when we least expect them.

Twin Lights

Twin Lights consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Smuggler's Cove (Twin Lights #1)
Unrated
The Boat House (Twin Lights #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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