Aidan Murphy has always done what's expected of him-running his family's Irish pub, putting everyone else first, and shelving his own dreams. But when the weight of obligation becomes too heavy, he takes a rare step for himself: a weeklong escape aboard the Elysian Serenade. He boards the luxury cruise ship craving distance, reflection, and a taste of freedom. The last thing he expects is Harper Brooks-a captivating woman with a sharp mind, a guarded heart, and a determination that both frustrates and fascinates him.
Harper isn't looking for love. After a failed engagement and a career on the brink, she's been forced into a sabbatical she never wanted. Her plan? Savor solitude, soak in the open sea, and prove-if only to herself-that she's still in control of her own life. But fate has other ideas, and when Aidan crosses her path, their connection is immediate, undeniable, and impossible to ignore.
What starts as a playful, slow-burning romance soon becomes something much deeper as they share stolen moments beneath starlit skies, secrets they've never spoken aloud, and an intoxicating chemistry that neither can deny. But cruises are temporary, and so is whatever is building between them-or so they try to convince themselves.
When the ship docks and reality intrudes, Aidan and Harper must decide: Was this just a fleeting romance at sea, or is their connection strong enough to rewrite the course of their lives?
Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of travel, Emerald Tide is the first novel in the RomantiSea Serenades series-an interconnected collection of love stories set against the breathtaking backdrop of the open sea.