Ocean Between Us (Southern Heroes Book 1)

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel. Titled "#90 BESTSELLER IN THE ENTIRE STORE!", this captivating story follows a young woman's journey to find freedom and love.

Dying to experience life, the protagonist crosses an ocean to escape her fears. In her newfound haven, she meets Detective Aiden Holden, who shows her the meaning of true love. However, their idyllic world soon shatters as their lives collide, and the protagonist finds herself caught in the crossfire. Forced to return home, she must grapple with the daunting prospect of letting go of the only person who has made her feel truly alive.

The central question that drives the narrative is: How do you return to a cage once you've tasted freedom? The protagonist's only hope lies in Aiden's willingness to cross an ocean for her, to reclaim the love they had discovered.

This standalone romantic suspense novel is part of the Southern Heroes series, which includes the following reading order:

1. The Ocean Between Us
2. The Girl In The Closet
3. The Lies We Tell Ourselves
4. All The Wasted Time
5. We Were Lost

WARNING: This novel is intended for readers 18+ and contains triggering content. Readers are advised to proceed with caution.

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