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The Boat on the Lake of Regret

Last updated on May 7, 2026

He has one last chance to be a fairy tale hero. 

But she didn’t agree to be the damsel in distress.

When Hannah’s longtime boyfriend unexpectedly slides a ring on her finger, she is whisked from her everyday bedroom to a medieval ball. Hannah knew that Dylan would do anything to prove to her parents that he’s husband material—including going into the Fae world—but she never agreed to go through the Veil herself.

Now, holding court in a new world as one of three princess sisters, Hannah has been paired with now-Prince Dylan. But, homesick and blindsided, she pretends the Veil has wiped him from her memory.

As her prince scrambles in vain to be the right kind of hero, Hannah ignores her instincts and follows her new sisters onto a mysterious boat—which promptly sails them into a land of giants, magical traps, and enchanted pianos…and away from Dylan.


Read now to journey back to medieval Ireland, complete with the Fae and mythological monsters, in this fairy tale adventure and sweet “it was always you” romance.

Available from most retailers, including Kobo+.

Paperback sale price available on Amazon.

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Snippets from reviews:

“It is now 2:30am, and I haven’t been able to put it down. Hannah and Dylan are adorable throughout. I love the princes, the princesses and really everything in this book.”

“I love the depth and complexity that Matheson brings to their romance.”

“I loved the inclusion of the fae and their antics…also greatly enjoyed the different princes.. … There was magic and wonder throughout.”

Note about coziness & content warning:

This series is higher-stakes cozy fantasy, and deals with emotional issues around family. One reader says: “Hits the sweet spot for me in terms of a story that makes me want to keep reading but that doesn’t feel too dark and heavy when so much else in the world already feels overwhelming.”

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