THE OCEAN BETWEEN
OTAGO WATERS - NEW YEAR'S NOVELLA
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When a self-confessed practical, no-nonsense woman dives into a slow-burn fake-dating romance... Samantha’s laying low after a messy breakup with her cheating ex-girlfriend and a massive fall-out with a family member. The last thing she needs is a new neighbour on the scene, shoving his sexy Canadian vowels and delectable lasagne all up in her face. All E.R. nurse Sam wants is peace and quiet while she sleeps days and works nights... But what she gets is an extended dose of forced proximity when a downed tree obliterates a shared fence. Gabriel’s on a deadline to finalise edits on his latest book and is only in Aotearoa till the New Year. A rebound connection with the perpetually hangry woodland nymph next door is nowhere near a good idea, especially when she’s made it clear she only sees him as her family-friendly fake date. Can Gabe convince his new pocket-rocket muse he’s actually worth crossing an ocean for, or is he the only one falling? THE OCEAN BETWEEN is set within Stephanie Ruth's Otago Waters series in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each book stands alone, but readers will recognise Sam's quirky character as she appeared in RUBY ISLAND. Intended for readers who enjoy their slow-burn, feel-good romance on the steamy side, and promising a happily ever after. Reader discretion advised. Though this story ends with an HEA, it also includes references to a historical near-drowning, a suspected suicide attempt, child endangerment, and on-page anaphylaxis. Please read at your own discretion. Already read it? Leave your review on Goodreads, BookBub, or Amazon. |