Changing Tides

Cape May, Book 1

De: Linny Mack

Narrado por: CJ Bloom, Tim Paige

An emotional neighbors-to-lovers romance about a woman determined to heal from heartbreak in Cape May, who kindles an unlikely attraction for her grumpy neighbor with his own tragic past.

“I think about how a person can be like a Cape May diamond. A dull piece of quartz but when the tide changes, as it always does, they can become shiny and new again.”

Sometimes the tide that sweeps you away can bring you home...

After thirteen years of marriage and seven years of infertility with her supposed soulmate, Sophie Bennett’s life is turned upside down. Not only does she discover her husband is having a sordid affair, on her birthday, but his mistress is also pregnant with his baby. Seeking solace, Sophie flees to Cape May, New Jersey, a quiet coastal town where she spent many summers as a child. There she encounters Liam Harper, a brooding carpenter who seems intent to keep everyone at a distance. Despite his best efforts, Sophie recognizes the vulnerability under his prickly exterior, sparking a curiosity about him that she can’t ignore.

Liam Harper is walking around with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Haunted by a tragedy from his past that changed him forever, Liam doesn’t believe he deserves love or happiness. After being unexpectedly awarded permanent custody of his one-year-old niece, Liam’s script flips yet again. He doesn’t know the first thing about parenthood, and his gruff exterior makes it hard for him to ask for help. When the beautiful and heartbroken Sophie becomes his new neighbor, Liam never expects her to be the one to chip away his defenses.

As the two navigate their attraction and work to heal old wounds, emotions run high. If they want to change the tides of their futures, they must decide whether love is worth the risk. Will they walk away forever, or will fate step in and see them through?

©2025 Linny Mack (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Sweet Summer Vibes

Sofie’s life falls apart on her birthday when she discovers her husband cheating—just as the other woman turns up pregnant. Heartbroken, she escapes to Cape May to heal.

Liam, a local woodworker raising his niece after tragedy, is also carrying emotional scars. When these two wounded souls become neighbors, their slow-burn friendship begins to blossom into something more.

This book has everything:
- Mature, relatable characters
- Emotional depth & healing
- Slow-burn, friends-to-lovers
- Coastal summer setting
- Excellent audio narration

Sweet, heartfelt, and full of hope. I adored Sofie and Liam’s journey and can’t wait for book 2!

Loved this book!!!

It hits you right in the heart! The way the book ties itself to the ocean and distant memories is so beautiful. The ending is epic! I’d you want to cry, giggle, and laugh - this is your book!