Kim Yesis returns with “Brush with Fire”: The second Mayenne Bay novel
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Author Kim Yesis is back with the second installment of her Mayenne Bay Novels Series. Yesis joined WABI in 2025 with “Artifice” and has just released “Brush with Fire.”
Mayenne Bay is a fictitious Mid Coast Maine harbor town fighting for survival. “Brush with Fire” follows newcomer Claire Munro, who is an avid people-watcher and unwitting confidante to strangers. Through Claire and a cast of supporting characters, the town’s struggles, charms, mysteries, and romances unfold.
The series has received multiple accolades. “Artifice” is a Bookfest and Shelf Media award winner and “Brush with Fire” was awarded a 5-star review from Reader Views.
About the Author
Yesis is a New Jersey native now living in Searsport, Maine. She describes herself as “a serious Maine enthusiast” who can’t wait to get up each morning to write.
Yesis’ stories are “real” fiction about the triumphs and trials of ordinary people. She says her characters are the kind of people we pass on the sidewalk each day.
Where to Find the Book
Brush with Fire is now available through multiple retailers:
For more information about Kim Yesis and her novels, visit her website at www.kimyesis.com .
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