The Pier & Opal Series

In the aftermath of World War II, former Navy sailor Pier Helder arrives on the sun-drenched island of Malta with a single purpose: to find the father he has never really known. Recovering from a life-altering injury and haunted by his past, Pier expects a straight forward search. Instead, he finds Opal—a captivating young woman whose beauty, strength, and hidden scars draw him into a world far more complicated than he imagined.

Accompanied by her cousin Celine and best friend Lulu, Opal arrives in pre-WW2 France, determined to pursue her passion for dance and embrace the freedom she has always longed for. Instead, she finds herself navigating fierce competition, complicated relationships, and a Europe teetering on the brink of war. As danger closes in, Opal must grow up quickly, learning that ambition and independence come at a price.

It has been four years since Pier sailed away from Opal, the only woman he ever loved. Memories of her haunt him, even in faraway California, where he lives with his son. When a mysterious call draws him back to Malta, he discovers a town under siege by tyranny and finds Opal on the brink of madness, despairing over a letter she received from France. Determined to settle old debts and free the town, Pier also hopes to win back Opal’s devotion.