Until the Tide: A Coastal Found-Family Romantic Suspense

A nuanced and emotionally complex romantic suspense thriller replete with engaging characters and a propulsive, page-turning plot. - Kirkus Reviews

An affecting tale of second chances in life and love. - Kirkus Reviews

Description:

Glory Dawson escapes with a bruised body, a cracked phone-and one treasured gold-and-silver necklace from her father. She isn't just running from an abusive boyfriend. She's running from the life he shattered.

With nowhere left to go, a compassionate counselor offers a last-resort lifeline: a dive center in the Florida Keys.

At Dave's Outdoor Water Sports, Glory finds sunlit docks, turquoise water, a bar called the Hut, and a tight-knit crew that doesn't ask questions-only gives her a place to breathe. For the first time in years, she starts to feel safe.

Then she meets Ellis-a magnetic, guarded dive instructor who's equal parts temptation and warning sign. Their chemistry is instant... but so is Glory's unease, because Ellis seems to know things he shouldn't. And the deeper Glory sinks into the calm of the Keys, the more she feels it:

Something about her past doesn't add up. And someone may be closer than she thinks.

Tropes & vibes:
- Florida Keys setting / coastal atmosphere
- Protector energy / guarded hero
- Found family / fresh start
-Buried secrets + escalating danger