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In "Rising Tides," the second installment of Nora Roberts’ Chesapeake Bay saga, the quiet, nature-loving Ethan Quinn finds his orderly life disrupted by unfulfilled feelings for Grace Monroe. The novel explores how love can mend past wounds, weaving themes of romance, family ties, and the timeless challenge of balancing personal desires with community commitments on the Chesapeake Bay. Through intimate domestic scenes and the backdrop of boatbuilding, Roberts continues to paint a portrait of contemporary women’s lives in this distinctive maritime setting.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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