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Second Tide's the Charm

Chandra Blumberg author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Harlequin (UK)

Published:12th Sep '24

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“In the Shark Week of second-chance romances, Chandra Blumberg will have readers hungrily scavenging for every morsel of bait as she tempts with sultry tension and magnetic longing.” —Taj McCoy, award-winning author of Zora Books Her Happy Ever After

When two marine biologists with a complicated history are thrown together on a shark study broadcast over social media, it's anything but smooth sailing. This charming and sexy second chance romance is the perfect beach read for fans of Helen Hoang and Ali Hazelwood.

At first glance, Hope Evans just landed the perfect job: spending the summer on a shark research boat. Except as every marine biologist knows, it’s what’s going on beneath the surface that counts, and Hope’s new position comes with a big catch—the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years Hope’s been treading water, staying away from anything that reminds her of their past. It’s time to dive back into a job that could springboard her career—and maybe offer much-needed closure.

Since their split, Adrian has risen to internet fame as a shark expert with the launch of his YouTube channel to dispel myths and educate viewers about sharks. But success rings hollow without Hope. Embracing this new career trajectory was a risk, but working in cramped quarters with the woman he never stopped loving? That has the potential to backfire in heartbreaking ways.

Side by side, weathering storms of every kind, they’ll have to navigate the murky waters of past hurts…and hope it’s not too late to chart a new course…

Perfect for fans of:

  • STEM Romance
  • Forced proximity
  • Cinnamon Roll Hero
  • Slow Burn
  • Closed Door Romance

PRAISE FOR CHANDRA BLUMBERG

AN AMAZON "BEST OF THE MONTH" ROMANCE PICK!

“Blumberg makes the will-they-won’t-they dance believable and exciting with sexy banter and plenty of humor throughout. Readers will root for this intelligent couple to get their happily ever after.” Publishers Weekly

“These likable characters have immediate, unignorable chemistry, despite their reservations about each other. This second-chance romance from Blumberg is a slow burn, ratcheting up the sexual tension page by page.” Library Journal

"Chandra does what she does best in Second Tide's the Charm – delivering witty writing, nuanced characters, heartwarming romance, and maximum nerdiness in this absolute gem of a summer romance. Heroine Hope can't stop talking about sharks, and I can't stop talking about this book!" —Jen Comfort, author of What is Love?


“In the Shark Week of second-chance romances, Chandra Blumberg will have readers hungrily scavenging for every morsel of bait as she tempts with sultry tension and magnetic longing. Adrian looks at Hope like an apex predator, famished and ready to devour its prey.” —Taj McCoy, award-winning author of Zora Books Her Happy Ever After


“This sweet, science-y second-chance romance is the perfect beach read this summer.” —Jennifer Jones, Bookseller at Bookmiser, Inc.

ISBN: 9781335476999

Dimensions: 203mm x 135mm x 21mm

Weight: 256g

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