The Lost Selkie
Lesbian Romance
by Eule Grey
Esther is excited to start a new job on a beach TV shoot. Sure, maybe it is strange how the ocean seeps in overnight with weird sea snails everywhere, but the technical issues are down to science, not myths. As an electrician, Esther understands facts. If only women were so simple.
In her daydreams, Esther’s a passionate woman. Who cares if she lacks the courage for the real thing? And, yeah, maybe a girlfriend is better than a fantasy, but who’d put up with Esther? Her shyness keeps her from socialising, so it’s a shock when she ends up sharing a bed with the star of the show.
Beautiful, gentle Layla becomes fascinated by a mythical selkie who guides lesbians to physical love. If only! Layla craves a real woman who will wait for sex until they’re ready for intimacy…a strong, kind woman exactly like Esther.
Midsummer magic, faulty wiring, sexual awakenings, an ancient diary. Everyone knows about the lost selkie with a broken heart: she may only return to the sea once she finds her missing fur. Can Esther fix the set’s electrical issues and reunite the selkie with her lost love? Will the TV show ever be ready to broadcast? And, most importantly, can Esther and Layla come together on the beach and discover what matters most?
Pretty Selkie from the sea,
Can’t you spare a kiss for me?
REVIEW
5 out of 5
This was a beautiful blending of mythology, slow burn romance, characters that feel like real people, and an unforgettable story. One of the things I absolutely adore about Gray’s stories, is she has lots of rep for communities you don’t often see. I could totally relate to super shy Layla, and her desire for someone who was willing to take things slowly. (That may or may not have been me when I was younger). I loved the mystery of the Selkie that ran alongside the romance plot, it added an interesting twist to everything. Overall, this story is just sweet and feels like a wonderful, warm hug. If you’re looking for a sweet romance to read while on vacation or just when you need an escape from the real world, then I’d highly recommend this!
LEARN MORE
Books2Read | NineStar Press
Excerpt | Goodreads
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eule writes LGBTQI books with the characters she’s been seeking since childhood: Disabled women, neurodivergent characters, characters with mental health issues, conflicted thoughts, and a fetish for cupcakes.
She won’t be squeezed into one genre—she’s not tidy enough. Pronouns: She or they.
“The skies at Cape Canaveral are absolutely pitch black. The major says the world has switched off the lights as a sign of respect for us. When the Star leaves Earth, ours will be the brightest light on this planet.” If We Were Stars.
