Toes in the Sand

A reverse age-gap, beach-side, finding-yourself, steamy romance!
Jamie
I’m a romance author, or I used to be— until my husband blindsides me with news of his departure for someone younger.
Six months post-divorce, I reluctantly take my friend's advice and head to Crystal Beach to care for a beach house.
Little do I know, that's where I meet Ryker, my sizzling neighbor and a hot firefighter.
He's eight years younger, but every moment with him makes me forget my worries.
I know I should steer clear.
He deserves someone who can share a future filled with the children he wants.
Yet, my heart races each time we're together, and I find myself falling deeper.

Ryker
As a firefighter in Quincy, I’ve always felt fulfilled—until an injury sidelines me.
Seeking solace, I retreat to my family's beach house, where I meet Jamie.
She's older, but her sun-kissed skin and confidence have me feeling like a teenager again.
Our connection ignites a summer filled with laughter and late-night talks.
Jamie’s convinced our age gap means this is just a fleeting fling, but I sense something real between us.
Now, I have to show her that love knows no bounds and this is her age of bliss.

Dive into this steamy, age-gap romance that will leave you longing for endless summers.
With no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after, “Toes in the Sand” by Chloe Monroe is the 2024 Last Chapter Press Toes in the Sand Writing Contest Winner!