Roslyn and Liam are the perfect couple. Through every up and down, every milestone – from Liam’s residency to the publication of Roslyn’s debut romance – they’ve been each other’s rock. Until now.
Nine years in, and blindsided by the untimely death of Roslyn’s mom, they’re now navigating the final wave in their marriage: divorce.
Heartbroken and unsure how to tell her family, Roslyn keeps the impending split to herself. But when her grandparents ask if Liam can officiate their vow renewal ceremony aboard a Hawaiian cruise during their annual family holiday, Roslyn needs to tell the truth or figure out a way to keep her secret.
A week trapped at sea with her ex isn’t ideal, but neither Roslyn nor Liam want to rock the boat, so they concoct a plan – they’ll fake it. After five years of marriage, it can’t be that hard to pretend, right?
But with reality and make believe starting to blur, and old feelings beginning to resurface that can’t be ignored, Roslyn and Liam must decide whether it’s sink or swim for their marriage.
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This book is about a married couple, Roslyn and Liam, standing at the edge of divorce after five years of love, ambition, and devastating loss. In this book, their story unfolds through dual timelines, revisiting the spark-filled beginnings of their romance while exposing the grief that slowly drove them apart.
Roslyn, who left medical school to pursue writing, has always battled fears of instability and heartbreak, shaped by her unconventional upbringing. Liam, steady and devoted, seemed like her safe harbor—until tragedy reshaped their marriage. When her grandparents’ vow renewal cruise forces them to pretend they’re still happily together, old wounds resurface alongside undeniable chemistry.
The Hawaiian setting adds warmth and beauty to a deeply emotional journey of shared cabins, lingering glances, and conversations long overdue. Their connection remains electric, but rebuilding trust proves far more difficult than rekindling attraction.
Raw, tender, and achingly honest, this novel captures the messy reality of marriage and the fragile hope of second chances. It’s a heartfelt, emotional romance that lingers long after the final page.
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