She's salty. He's loaded. Together, they're a shipwreck waiting to happen.
Harper Cole didn't travel halfway across the world to babysit spoiled billionaires. She came to the Caribbean for clear water, long dives, and a chance to rebuild her life one breath at a time. But the ocean has other plans-and so does the infuriating man who keeps showing up in her dive boat.
Oliver Hawthorne is used to getting everything he wants. Money, power, attention-it's all part of being a billionaire with a last name everyone knows. But peace? Escape? Someone who actually calls him out on his arrogance? That's harder to come by. Until he meets Harper. She's stubborn, sarcastic, and unimpressed by his bank account... which makes her exactly the kind of challenge he can't resist.
From the very first dive, sparks fly-and not the romantic kind. She mocks his loafers. He corrects her slang. She calls him Captain Fancy Pants. He calls her Sharkbait. But somewhere between jellyfish stings, karaoke disasters, tropical storms, and stolen glances under the stars, their insults start sounding suspiciously like foreplay.
When a kiss changes everything, Harper and Oliver are forced to admit the truth: this attraction isn't going away. But Harper's afraid of becoming just another "yacht girl" in Oliver's glittering world, and Oliver knows the paparazzi won't let them live quietly in the sun. As tension builds and secrets rise to the surface, they'll have to decide if love is worth the risk of going under.
Because when the tide pulls you together, sometimes the only choice is to stop fighting it-and dive in headfirst.
What to Expect Inside Waves Between Us✔ A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with sizzling chemistry
✔ An arrogant British billionaire with a voice that could melt steel
✔ A no-nonsense American dive instructor who takes zero nonsense
✔ Banter so sharp it should come with a warning label
✔ Tropical beaches, sun-soaked nights, and one very persistent dog named Buoy
✔ Enemies-to-lovers tension that turns into unforgettable passion
✔ A wedding with chaos, cupcakes, and a runaway jellyfish
Why Readers Love This StoryThe Banter: Quick, clever, and filled with misunderstandings that will leave you grinning.
The Romance: A slow burn that explodes into steamy passion-complete with a first kiss you won't forget.
The Setting: Escape to a Caribbean paradise with turquoise waters, hidden coves, and sunsets that will take your breath away.
The Characters: Harper is independent, fiery, and refreshingly real. Oliver is flawed, charming, and absolutely determined to win her over. Together, they're chaotic perfection.
A Note from the Author, Melissa Maddox
I wrote this book with one goal in mind: to make readers laugh, swoon, and maybe even cry while falling hopelessly in love with Harper and Oliver. If you've ever rolled your eyes at an arrogant man only to find yourself secretly intrigued, if you've ever dreamed of escaping to the sea, or if you've ever wanted a romance that feels as funny as it does heartfelt-this book is for you.
