Catch of the Day

  By Maggie Hawthorne
Victor Ruiz is content with his simple life on the Cape Cod canal, spinning tall tales and waiting for the fish to bite. But everything changes when he meets Andrea Costa, a spirited young woman with big dreams and a knack for pushing him out of his comfort zone.

What starts as a lazy spring day by the water turns into a whirlwind journey of love, humor, and self-discovery. With Andrea’s unwavering belief in his talent, Victor goes from an aimless storyteller to a rising local author—one charming tale at a time.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Cape Cod, The Catch of the Day is a heartwarming romantic comedy about finding inspiration, chasing dreams, and reeling in the love of your life.

Victor Ruiz never expected his knack for spinning tall tales at Costa Raceway to lead anywhere—until his stories found their way into the hearts of an entire town. Now, with Tales from the Cape: Legends of the Canal, Victor shares a collection of whimsical, humorous, and heartfelt stories inspired by the charm of Cape Cod itself.

  From the mystery of the Lost Lobster, said to guard a hidden treasure beneath the waves, to the mischievous ghost haunting the lighthouse, each tale is steeped in the folklore of the coast—part truth, part fiction, and wholly captivating. 

But Victor’s journey isn’t just about the stories he tells. It’s about the people who believed in him, the arcade regulars who became his family, and Andrea—the woman who pushed him to chase a dream he didn’t know he had. Now, standing before a crowd of eager readers, Victor must step fully into the role of a writer and embrace the next chapter of his life. Because sometimes, the greatest story of all isn’t found on the page — it’s the one you’re living. 

NOTE TO READER: Victor’s Tales from the Cape: Legends of the Canal is coming out soon, as an eBook and novel of its own, look forward to the complete tales of Victor Ruiz soon.

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