When a practical, no-nonsense woman dives into a slow-burn fake-dating romance...
Samantha’s laying low after a messy breakup with her cheating ex-girlfriend and a massive fall-out with a family member. The last thing she needs is a new neighbour on the scene, shoving his sexy Canadian vowels and delectable lasagne all up in her face.
All E.R. nurse Sam wants is peace and quiet while she sleeps days and works nights, but what she gets is an extended dose of forced proximity when a downed tree obliterates their shared fence.
Gabriel’s on a deadline to finalise edits on his latest book and is only in Aotearoa till the New Year. A rebound connection with the perpetually hangry woodland nymph next door is nowhere near a good idea, especially when she’s made it clear she only needs him as her family-friendly fake date.
Can Gabe convince his new pocket-rocket muse he’s actually worth crossing an ocean for, or is he the only one falling here?
THE OCEAN BETWEEN is the third novella in Stephanie Ruth's Otago Waters series, set in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each book stands alone, but reading them in order provides a deeper experience. Intended for readers who enjoy their slow-burn, feel-good romance on the steamy side, and promising a happily ever after.
Authors note: Though this story ends with an HEA, it also includes references to a historical near-drowning, a suspected suicide attempt, child endangerment, and on-page anaphylaxis. Please read at your own discretion.
Sign on to Stephanie Ruth's newsletter to receive bonus short stories, prologues, epilogues, and cut scenes set in the same world, at www.stephanie-ruth.com
Genre: Gay Romance
Samantha’s laying low after a messy breakup with her cheating ex-girlfriend and a massive fall-out with a family member. The last thing she needs is a new neighbour on the scene, shoving his sexy Canadian vowels and delectable lasagne all up in her face.
All E.R. nurse Sam wants is peace and quiet while she sleeps days and works nights, but what she gets is an extended dose of forced proximity when a downed tree obliterates their shared fence.
Gabriel’s on a deadline to finalise edits on his latest book and is only in Aotearoa till the New Year. A rebound connection with the perpetually hangry woodland nymph next door is nowhere near a good idea, especially when she’s made it clear she only needs him as her family-friendly fake date.
Can Gabe convince his new pocket-rocket muse he’s actually worth crossing an ocean for, or is he the only one falling here?
THE OCEAN BETWEEN is the third novella in Stephanie Ruth's Otago Waters series, set in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each book stands alone, but reading them in order provides a deeper experience. Intended for readers who enjoy their slow-burn, feel-good romance on the steamy side, and promising a happily ever after.
Authors note: Though this story ends with an HEA, it also includes references to a historical near-drowning, a suspected suicide attempt, child endangerment, and on-page anaphylaxis. Please read at your own discretion.
Sign on to Stephanie Ruth's newsletter to receive bonus short stories, prologues, epilogues, and cut scenes set in the same world, at www.stephanie-ruth.com
Genre: Gay Romance
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