The River Muse
A French chateau.
A forest with secrets.
A magical spring.
Welcome to Le Chanson, where lost souls are found again…
The River Muse is coming in May 2026. It’s my second novel for adults, set in a magic-laced world in the South of France.
The lush setting is similar to The Alchemy of Flowers, but it has all-new characters with their own journeys.
This new book is also brimming with mystical vibes, love stories, friendship bonds, mystery, suspense, and intrigue!
More about The River Muse
At the brink of summer, Callie arrives in a secluded village in the South of France with her young daughter, after barely escaping her menacing ex-partner. Desperate to hide, she rents a cottage on the grounds of the Chateau of the Lost. Her new home sings with flowing water, rustling olive trees, and whispering poppies—an otherworldly nook of hidden magic. Little by little, she warms to her quirky neighbors—a witchy landlady, an acclaimed truffle hunter, his kind veterinarian son, and their lovable dogs. Oh, and a mischievous ghost boy.
Slowly but surely, her new friends help her discover herself again. Years earlier, she gave up music at the insistence of her ex, but as she reclaims her voice, everyone finds that her songs open hearts and heal old wounds. When her ex tracks her down, the stakes grow deadly, and she must tap into her most powerful self to protect her newfound family.
Whimsical and atmospheric, The River Muse will enchant readers with its myth and music—showing how we can find friendship, love, and our truest selves in the most unexpected places.
Coming on May 12, 2026 with Harper Muse | HarperCollins