Deep Dive

An Urban Fantasy Adventure (Coastal Curves, Book 2)

By: Michael Dalton

Narrated by: Christopher Harbour, Mandy McCullough

Ryan Mitchell has barely gotten comfortable as Santo Domingo's go-to sorcerer-for-hire when the bay gives up a body — wrapped in enchantments that have no business existing.

His marine biologist girlfriend pulled the corpse off the bottom herself, and the magic on it points somewhere dangerous: deep into the sorcerous underworld Ryan has been trying not to antagonize since he got out of federal prison. His cat-shifter probation officer is already on the case and wants his help, but she's carrying secrets that may be as complicated as the investigation itself.

Then his ex-wife shows up. Madeline is an ex-model with questions she's been sitting on for years, and the timing couldn't be worse, or more revealing about what Ryan's life is actually becoming. The harem builds slowly here. One more woman earns her place. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is simple.

Dresden Files meets Magnum P.I. in the Coastal Curves series, for fans of Jim Butcher, Wayne Stinnett, and spicy urban fantasy mystery.

©2026 Michael Dalton (P)2026 Royal Guard Publishing LLC

Short and sweet

Some fun spice, fun action, but overall too short. I would of liked at least twice as much to help move the story along.

fun romp

Dalton is simply a consistent great author and this is simply another great book. shorter than id like but it tells the story.

A good continuation

I enjoyed this series and cant wait for more. very chill feel and enjoyable for a easy read.

book 2

I like back story invested in Santo Domingo on many levels. I enjoy when characters collide directly or otherwise.
Thought there might have been more about agent Rivers' "Mate".

Great storyline

Excellent story that pulls you thru the book has enough romance to keep the story light. I can't wait for the next title in this series. I would like to see some interaction with the characters of the d the Demon Hunter Series. This would allow for expanding the storyline.