Between The Tides ( John B Routledge)
She belongs to both worlds... but one may drown her. Bella Mercer was born a Kook, but her heart beats like a Pogue. Torn between privilege and freedom, she walks a fragile line between who she's expected to be-and who she truly is. Trapped in an abusive relationship with Rafe Cameron, the Outer Banks' golden boy with a dark temper, Bella hides her pain behind practiced smiles and silence. The only one who sees through the cracks is her best friend, John B. Fiercely loyal, wild-hearted, and quietly in love with her, he's done waiting on the sidelines. As tensions between the island's two worlds ignite, Bella must decide: stay where it's safe but suffocating... or risk everything for a chance to breathe again. Love, loyalty, and survival collide in a story of heartbreak, healing, and the courage to choose your own tide.