[PRE-ORDER] Treading Water (The Mercer Family, #3) by Piper Rayne [INDIE EXCLUSIVES]

Release Date: 12/12/2026

small-town romance • family connections • contemporary romance • emotional romance

In a town where family ties run deep and every new chapter brings the possibility of love, Piper Rayne returns to the heart of small-town romance with Treading Water, the third book in The Mercer Family series. Blending heartfelt moments with the charm of close-knit community life, this installment invites readers to settle into another story filled with connection, emotion, and the promise of something new.

The Vibe

Set within Piper Rayne's small-town romance world, Treading Water continues The Mercer Family series, bringing readers back to the people and relationships that make this community feel like home.

With its contemporary romance roots and emphasis on small-town life, this installment is a natural pick for readers who love returning to a familiar fictional world and discovering another chapter in a family's story.

Piper Rayne is known for pairing heartfelt romance with humor and engaging characters. Readers who enjoy warm, relationship-focused stories and the sense of belonging that comes with a close-knit community will want to add this installment to their collection.

Spice Level

• 🌶️🌶️🌶️  (3/5)
  
  

Tropes & Tags

• To be Revealed

Books in Series (In Order)

• Holding Ground, #1
• Chasing Smoke, #2
• Treading Water, #3
• Catching Light, #4

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.