Beneath the Surface Out TOMORROW

Here's an excerpt, just for you.

He didn't speak right away, leaned on the railing of the boat, looking out over the waves before he turned to her. "Why are you here?"

She'd planned what to say. "I needed to finish this." This time. She wanted to say more, but he gave her that smile, that one that started in his eyes, creased his face, flashed those white teeth, infusing his being with joy. The rest of her words stuck in her throat.

"I hoped you would," he murmured.

"Not for you." She had to make