As Vince’s world explodes behind him, he flees his dead-end life for a fresh start in sleepy Moon Beach. But when a land-hungry con artist shows up in town, Moon Beach becomes anything but tranquil. Now Vince and his to die for burnt sugar ricotta pastries, a feisty octogenarian with a major stake in prime coastal real estate, a beautiful young woman with a penchant for scrap metal and forgery, and the local wildlife must all join forces to try to save the beach–and each other–from an environmental disaster. Greed. Deception. Sleaze. Dynamite. Definitely a recipe for trouble in paradise. Unless adding a bit of Moon Beach magic to the mix can conjure up a generous helping of just desserts for everyone instead. Natasha Alexander lives and dreams along the southeastern coast of the United States. She writes contemporary fiction featuring quirky characters stumbling toward self-awareness, decent cannoli, and possibly love. Moon Beach Magic is her first novel. She is currently writing a sequel, Moon Beach Mayhem. In earlier lifetimes, Natasha worked in publishing, taught at various levels from kindergarten through university, designed interactive video, attended theological school, and conducted ethnographic research in urban schools around the country. (Not all at the same time, though.) If she's not writing, she's probably walking on the beach or singing. Occasionally both at the same time. Please visit her online at: http://natasha.edcentric.org