From International Bestseller Michelle Heard comes a stand-alone, Suspense Romance. Dying to experience life, I cross an ocean to get away from my fears. I find my safe haven in the form of Detective Aiden Holden. He shows me what love is, but then our lives collide. Our little world shatters, and I'm caught in the crossfire. I'm forced to return home, to let go of the only person who has made me feel like I could be more. How do you return to a cage once you've tasted freedom? My only hope is that Aiden will cross an ocean for me. Please note: The Ocean Between Us contains graphically violent scenes that may be upsetting to some readers. Reading Order of Southern Heroes Series: The Ocean Between Us The Girl In The Closet All The Wasted Time The Lies We Tell Ourselves We Were Lost The Fire Between Us

BIRDIE Escaping an unthinkable nightmare, I’m given a second chance at life. Cole Trenton is the first person to look past the broken girl. But the moment I give him my heart he leaves. Secrets never stay buried, and mine returns with a vengeance. Cole walks back into my life when I need him most. He shows me how to be strong, that monsters only have the power you give them. But my biggest fear remains. How do I silence the girl in the closet before I lose Cole again? COLE I always knew Birdie Liles was different, but that didn’t stop me from falling for her. After years of being away, I return home to bury my best friend, only to learn that Birdie’s in trouble. If I had known about the monster from her past, I never would’ve left. I went to fight someone else’s war while I left the woman I love unprotected. But I’m here now, and I’m ready to send Birdie’s demon right back to hell. Please note: The Girl In The Closet contains graphically violent scenes that may be upsetting to some readers.

I'm at the end of my rope, planning a wedding with the man who has become a threat to my sanity. Everybody tells lies, but no one knows the truth we hide behind closed doors. That’s until Alec is hired to watch my every move. I thought the man threatening my mother’s life was my biggest problem. But he’s not. Alec Taylor’s sharp gaze and ruggedly beautiful smile are quickly becoming a danger to my heart. An accidental touch has me wondering what if. Little do I know he’d end up showing me the truth to the lie I’ve been living. What if I dare hope Alec is the one truth amongst all the lies I tell myself?

Hiding in Ocean’s Isle after being suspended from the force for two months, my hot, feisty, neighbor is the last person I should be interested in. But the next thing I know, we keep running into each other, which lead to some pretty intense sexually-loaded moments. I’m not supposed to fall for her, especially knowing I’ll be going home in a week to face the mess I left behind. It’s just supposed to be a mind-blowing one-night stand. Then I walk into the precinct, and I meet the new psychologist. I sure as hell didn’t see it coming, and now I have to bare my soul to the woman who should’ve remained a fantasy. Keeping her at a distance is next to impossible, but knowing her life might be in danger if I give into the growing attraction between us, I have no choice but to keep pretending to be the playboy joker everyone thinks I am. But will I be able to keep resisting the powerful pull between us? Will I be able to hide her from the man who swore to destroy my life the way I destroyed his? Will I ever survive the consequences of that fatal night? Please note: All The Wasted Time contains sensitive scenes which may be upsetting to some readers.

I don’t play games. If I see something I want, I go for it. After my late wife passed away, I haven’t been attracted to another woman. That’s until I come face to face with Chloe Jordaan with her sassy mouth and larger than life personality. She’s the complete opposite of me. I’m not afraid to commit, where Chloe’s the epitome of ‘Bad Girl.’ I’m rational and serious, where Chloe’s carefree and fun. She keeps reminding me we’re only friends with benefits, but I can’t stop myself from wanting to make her mine. She’s everything I shouldn’t want but turns out to be exactly what I need. Will the South African Bad Girl ever fall for the American Alpha Hero?