The Fire and the Warm

By Melissa Walker Baeli and Kelli Jae Baeli

"A refreshing departure: I liked the futuristic setting on a submersible cruise ship. The characters were easy to love, the plot, engaging, and the suspense factor kept me glued to the page."

Zeta Cook is ending her music career with a bang: a last tour on the Pacifica, the first submersible cruise ship. On New Year's Day, 2050, she celebrated her 50th birthday, and she will be performing in her 50th contiguous US state during the cruise. After that, she will retire to her Northwoods house and spend her time at an easel in the back yard with a glass of wine, painting pictures of the flora and fauna, free of the pressures of schedules and demands. But a certain stalker and a well-known journalist both put a kink in her plans, literally and figuratively.

Laci Laroo is fresh off her last undercover gig for The Daily Pulse. As an investigative journalist, she infiltrated the Luddite terrorist group, and nearly got herself killed. After she recovers, her editor sends her on the Pacifica maiden voyage, to ease her way back into her job by doing a puff piece on the ship. Not at all what she had in mind for getting back to work. While onboard, she crosses paths with Zeta, and sparks fly just as easily as Laci's clandestine bug drone.

As events unfold, both women are entertaining the idea of something more, but first, they have to figure out who's trying to kill Zeta.
The Sapphic Suspense Collection: Nine Romantic Suspense Novels and NovellasThis curated collection brings together nine distinct voices in Sapphic romantic suspense. Each book delivers a complete story of passion and peril, featuring protagonists who navigate both danger and desire. Several entries serve as gateways to forthcoming series, offering readers a first glimpse of worlds their creators will soon expand. From gritty city streets to seaside villages harboring secrets, these tales explore the exhilarating intersection of attraction and jeopardy. Each author introduces characters who've never appeared in their previous works, ensuring fresh terrain for both longtime fans and new readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F487HDLX
• ISBN13: 9798317229436
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"