Lila, a talented but guarded marine biologist, returns to her childhood hometown to study the impact of climate change on the local ecosystem. She bumps into Owen, a rugged, warm-hearted boat captain who has lived in the town all his life. Both are haunted by past heartbreaks but find themselves slowly drawn together amid the salty sea breeze and the quiet beauty of the harbor. As they navigate their past wounds and the challenges threatening the town’s future, Lila and Owen discover that love can be the strongest tide of all.
Lila Harper stepped off the rattling bus, her boots landing firmly on the cracked
pavement of Cedar Bay’s small terminal. The salty tang of the sea air mixed with the
scent of pine trees nearby, crisp and refreshing compared to the stale city smells she’d
left behind. She closed her eyes briefly and breathed deeply, letting the familiar smell
wash over her like a comforting wave. The ocean had always been home — a place of
calm and endless possibility. Yet returning now, after five long years away, felt like
stepping into a past she wasn’t sure she belonged to anymore.
Published on 2025-10-30 by Jam eBooks
Categories: Fiction Romance / Adult