Second Tide's the Charm BY Chandra Blumberg

In the Shark Week of second-chance romances, Chandra Blumberg delivers a tantalizing tale of sultry tension and magnetic longing. Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang and Ali Hazelwood, this beach read will have readers hooked from start to finish.

Hope Evans thinks she’s landed the ideal summer job—working on a shark research boat, a dream for any marine biologist. But her excitement is tempered by an unwelcome twist: the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years, Hope has kept her distance from anything that reminds her of their past, using the time to rebuild her career and seek closure.

Adrian, meanwhile, has become a celebrated shark expert thanks to his popular YouTube channel, where he debunks myths and educates the public about sharks. Yet despite his success, his life feels incomplete without Hope. The decision to work closely with her again was a risk he took, but now he faces the possibility of rekindling old feelings—or worse, reopening old wounds.

As they navigate the choppy waters of their shared history while working side by side, Hope and Adrian must confront their past and the unresolved emotions that still linger. Weathering both literal and metaphorical storms, they must decide if it’s too late to chart a new course together or if their second chance might just be their greatest adventure yet.

Blumberg’s story is a charming, sexy, and emotional exploration of love and redemption set against the backdrop of thrilling shark research.