{"product_id":"when-tides-meet-9798992668902","title":"When Tides Meet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis story isn't just about love...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's about second chances.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaris Oakwood is a resilient young woman with a past shaped by the ocean and dreams of becoming a best-selling author. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColton Vance is a hard-working carpenter and recent divorcé searching for where he belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen mutual friends bring them together in Laguna Beach, sparks fly-but not the romantic kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite their differences, Maris and Colton are drawn to each other through a series of unexpected encounters. Maris battles insecurities over her dreams, while Colton wrestles with a future left uncertain by his past. Together, they navigate conflicts, confront personal demons, and discover that the path to healing often begins with the most unlikely connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach twist and turn teaches them to weather life's ever-changing tides and to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcConnell, Quintana:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Quintana McConnell is an author dedicated to crafting wholesome, slow-burn romances that resonate deeply with readers, delivered with emotional authenticity and devoid of explicit material.A self-proclaimed mood reader and avid traveler, she draws inspiration from life's journeys-whether on a scenic hiking trail or enjoying new foods. Quintana values building genuine connections with her readers, often sharing her personal insights and inspirations along her writing journey via social media.","brand":"Gilded Horizon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500539085074,"sku":"9798992668902","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a4657aed-0d07-47ae-950a-03a59d5203d7.jpg?v=1753195630","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-tides-meet-9798992668902","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}