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Angst Romance

Before the Tides Return

A coastal reunion reignites a love sacrificed to duty, debt, and the tides.

25-35 min

medium

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Hannah married for stability to keep her family's fishing business alive. Caleb left without a word the night the debt collectors came. Now he is back as a rescue diver for the storm season, and the sea keeps bringing them together.

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Before the Tides Return

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Hannah Brooks

Caleb Reed

Jo Mason