In the small, sun-soaked beach town of Sandpoint Bay, life is as unpredictable as the tides. Bella Harper has built walls as strong as the waves she surfs, her rebellious spirit a shield against the scars of a painful past. She's fiercely independent, with her best friend Sawyer and baby brother Lincoln as her only constants in a life full of chaos. But beneath her tough shell, Bella longs for something more-something that might finally quiet the storm within her.
Liam Torres has spent his life carrying the weight of his family's struggles, working tirelessly to keep them afloat while dreaming of a future that seems just out of reach. Steady, responsible, and loyal to a fault, he's everything Bella claims to hate-until their worlds collide.
When a chance encounter sparks a connection neither of them expected, Bella and Liam find themselves drawn into each other's lives. But love in Silver Shore is never simple. With old wounds, dangerous rivalries, and a town full of secrets threatening to pull them apart, they'll have to decide: will they sink beneath the waves, or rise above them together?
"Reckless Tides" is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the courage it takes to heal. Perfect for fans of romance, resilience, and stories set against the breathtaking backdrop of a coastal paradise.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
*****
Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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