Book excerpt: Stan and Ivy are a happily married couple in their golden years, ready to retire in the idyllic coastal village of Finchley. But soon after moving into their beachside bungalow, a mighty storm brings two unexpected-and very unlikely-visitors from the sea In this humorous and lighthearted story, a curious shark and pirate-talking octopus become permanent houseguests in Stan and Ivy's Enchanted Bungalow. As the four adapt to each other's unique characteristics and unusual habits (the shark that prefers walking to swimming, while the octopus always wears a southwestern-style hat), the sea creatures gain popularity, while Stan and Ivy lose their peace and quiet Carroll Newman grew up in Surrey, England, and now lives with her husband, Tom, in Bluefield, Virginia. She has two children and seven grandchildren, who are an inspiration for her stories. She is currently working on her next book, Mysteries at the Enchanted Bungalow. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheEnchantedBungalow.htm