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HEART MARKS THE SPOT

Libby Hubscher

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A treasure hunter and the bestselling adventure novelist who broke her heart after one successful expedition reunite for a summer to search for lost riches.
Treasure hunter Stella Moore dreams of having it allwealth, love, and a flourishing careerbut knows she'll never be that lucky. Every summer she and her childhood friends travel to search for hidden treasure, but she can barely manage her bills, let alone a relationship. Then, a chance encounter with alluring novelist Huck Sullivan during an expedition in Iceland has Stella thinking maybe her fortune has changed.

After his last book bombed, Huck hasn't written a word. Joining Stella and her crew on an adventure seems like the perfect distraction from his problems, and when the crew finally uncovers hidden treasure, he is certain that he's found more than just inspiration for his next novel. Huck and Stella's undeniable connection gives way to an unforgettable night on a black sand beach.

After Huck disappears without a goodbye, Stella vows to put the heartbreak behind herbut that's easier said than done when, a year later, every bookstore has a life-size cutout of her ex-lover next to stacks of his latest record-breaking bestseller. Good thing it's time for another summer treasure hunt. Stella throws herself into mapping the path to a shipwreck off Key West, but the last thing she expects is an extra crew member showing up in search of material for a sequel and a second chance.

Stella and Huck are prepared for storms, sharks, sea sickness, even a tentative truce. But facing the feelings they buried and confronting the devastating truth about why Huck left is the only way to find what their hearts have been searching for all along.

Libby Hubscher is an author and scientist. She studied biology at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine and holds a doctor of philosophy in molecular toxicology from North Carolina State University. Her work has appeared online and in textbooks, scientific journals, and literary journals. Her short story "The Unwelcome Guest" was long-listed for the Wigleaf Top 50 in 2018. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, two young children, and a menagerie of pets.
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Published 2025-07-22 by Berkley

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A perfect summer beach read.

Heart Marks the Spot is a swoon-worthy treasure trove of romance, adventure, and heart. Libby Hubscher whisks readers away to breathtaking settings while weaving a story of high-stakes treasure hunting, deep friendship, and love that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Fun, romantic, and utterly unforgettable!

Adventure, vibrant second-chance romance, and a wonderful cast of friends Libby Hubscher treats us to it all in the delightful Heart Marks The Spot. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sigh happily when you finish it, then want to start rereading all over again.

Hubscher returns with a tale destined to be enjoyed on a beach with its mismatched but charming duo.

Featured by the She Reads Romance podcast, Book Riot, The Nerd Daily, Authors on the Air, Novels Alive, and Harlequin Junkie.