{"product_id":"the-ocean-between-a-new-zealand-neighbours-to-lovers-novella-paperback","title":"The Ocean Between: A New Zealand neighbours to lovers novella - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephanie Ruth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377653801267,"sku":"9781067064440","price":27.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/GWOBGoAXQh9781067064440.webp?v=1779326034","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-ocean-between-a-new-zealand-neighbours-to-lovers-novella-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}