The shark did it - kay shostak

Its August on Sophia Island, and that means hurricane season is in full swing.

Everyone keeps telling Northern newcomer Jewel Mantelle not to worry-yet.

Theyll tell her when its time to worry.

Against their advice, shes been staying up late watching The Weather Channel, and when the latest storm gets a name, well, she decides its time to worry! Suddenly, though, there are more important things than Category 3 storms to fret about.

Things much closer to her home in the heart of Sophia Beachs historic district.

Jewels husband, Craig, is still working out of town, but Officer Charlie Greyson is closer to Jewel than ever.

Hes left his wife and moved into Jewels neighborhood, where they seem to often run into each other.

Too often for some folks liking.

Especially his embittered wife.

And Jewels not the only one on Sophia Island dealing with romantic drama.

The summer heat has caused local barista and free spirit Eden Churchs longtime relationship with police officer Aiden Bryant to boil over and possibly out.

Its become volatile to the point of concern, but all the plans and fights and other worries come to a screeching halt when Eden goes missing.

days before Hurricane Lewis is scheduled to make landfall.