Beneath Still Waters by Linny Mack

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Emery Caldwell is desperate for a reset.

After seven years of teaching marine biology, repeated grant rejections, and a stagnant relationship, she’s exhausted and unsure of her path forward. When the opportunity for a sabbatical arises, she heads to the quiet coastal village of Tidehaven, South Carolina, hoping to gather material for a new research article—and maybe rediscover herself along the way.

Reid Morgan has already fought for his peace.

A former Navy SEAL, he’s left his past behind to build a quiet, predictable life at the Driftwood Marina. He wants no complications—especially not from a persistent, inquisitive scientist who threatens to stir up everything he’s tried to bury.

But when Emery witnesses something she shouldn’t in the misty marshlands, her life is suddenly at risk. As a dangerous presence closes in, Reid is forced to step in and protect her. Yet the closer they grow, the harder it becomes for him to keep his walls intact.

With danger escalating and their connection deepening, they must confront the truth—about the threat, their pasts, and each other. And in the end, trusting their hearts might be the most dangerous choice they face.