{"product_id":"the-ocean-between-stephanie-ruth-9781067064440","title":"The Ocean Between: A New Zealand neighbours to lovers novella","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen a practical, no-nonsense woman dives into a slow-burn fake-dating romance...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamantha's laying low after a messy breakup with her cheating ex-girlfriend, and a massive fall-out with a family member. The last thing she needs is a new neighbour on the scene, shoving his sexy Canadian vowels and delectable lasagne all up in her face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll E.R. nurse Sam wants is peace and quiet while she sleeps days and works nights. What she \u003ci\u003egets\u003c\/i\u003e is an extended dose of forced proximity when a downed tree obliterates a shared fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGabriel's on a deadline to finalise edits on his latest book, and is only in Aotearoa till the New Year. A rebound connection with the perpetually hangry woodland nymph next door is nowhere near a good idea, especially when she's made it clear she only needs him as her family-friendly fake date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Gabe convince his new pocket-rocket muse he's actually worth crossing an ocean for, or is he the only one falling? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE OCEAN BETWEEN is the third novella in Stephanie Ruth's Otago Waters series, set in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each book stands alone, but reading them in order provides a deeper experience. The Ocean Between is linked to Ruby Island by one-degree of separation. Intended for readers who enjoy their slow-burn, feel-good romance on the steamy side, and promising a happy ever after. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthors note: Though this story ends with an HEA, it also includes references to a historical near-drowning, a suspected suicide attempt, child endangerment, and on-page anaphylaxis. Please read at your own discretion.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSign on to Stephanie Ruth's newsletter at www.stephanie-ruth.com, or find her on social media as stephanie_ruth_writes_nz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephanie Ruth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1067064443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781067064440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tī Kōuka Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Stephanie Ruth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520239775999,"sku":"9781067064440","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9dd492db-397c-41f4-8a26-d2a36d240bc7.jpg?v=1778741577","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ocean-between-stephanie-ruth-9781067064440","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}