A Whisper in the Bay (Chasing Tides Book 1)

Name: A Whisper in the Bay (Chasing Tides Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (3294 reviews)
Author: Fiona Baker

by Fiona Baker

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.4 (3,294)

4.4 stars from 3,294 reviews. Top 67% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 5, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love small-town settings where everyone knows your name and the community feels like a character itself.
You're drawn to slow-burn romance with emotional depth, where characters learn something about themselves alongside falling in love.
You appreciate stories that balance romance with genuine family struggles, like Caitlin's marriage crisis, that ground the narrative in real stakes.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with high stakes and conflict at every turn; this one builds gradually through small moments.
You want explicit romance or steamy scenes; this is a clean romance focused on emotional connection.
You're sceptical of redemption arcs or second-chance narratives where people rebuild their lives in unexpected ways.

About this book

Alissa Lewis is fired from her long-time job at a newspaper and seeks a fresh start. She books a stay at a literary-themed bed and breakfast near Blueberry Bay, a small beachfront town in New England. The change of scenery appeals to her, and she quickly feels drawn to the area's landscapes and residents. When the local newspaper announces an opening, Alissa applies. The paper is run by Dane Taylor, a New York native who is skeptical of small-town life. Despite their different outlooks, Alissa and Dane discover common ground as they work together, and unexpected feelings develop between them. Alissa's twin sister Caitlin arrives unexpectedly and confides that her marriage is struggling. As the sisters support each other through their respective challenges, Alissa confronts a choice between the life she envisioned and what might truly make her happy. What began as an escape to Blueberry Bay gradually transforms into something that feels like home. This is the first book in the Chasing Tides series.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 50% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 2 years. Goes on sale roughly every 108 days. Typically stays discounted for 104 days.

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Currently around #13K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 42% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 3,294 reviews

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