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…

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This ended up being a really fun read. I thoroughly enjoyed the marine biology aspect of both of the main characters so that was an instant win for me. Second chance romances aren’t always my thing, partially because you don’t often get all the backstory, but I felt this one had a good balance to where there was enough to know their feelings and foundation of their story, but not so much that it was all about the past. Overall it was a fun story with characters that felt fully fleshed out, and honestly really wonderful.

Happy reading!