Love Surfaced by Michelle Lynn – Book 1
Love Surfaced by Michelle Lynn Book Cover
Piper Ashby + Brad Ashby = Twin Siblings
Brad Ashby + Tanner McCain = Best Friends
Piper Ashby + Tanner McCain = Off limits
Love Surfaced is a three-book series. Book 1 dives into the emotional depths of love, friendship, betrayal, and second chances, all set against the backdrop of competitive swimming. Piper Ashby and Tanner McCain have known each other since childhood. They are bound by their connection to Piper’s twin brother, Brad, and by an unspoken rule that kept their attraction off-limits. But once that invisible boundary was crossed, everything changed. Piper and Tanner abided by their brother Brad's rules well until college. There was an incident that happened at the end of Tanner's senior college year that pushed him and Piper apart.
It had been two years since Piper and Tanner had seen each other. Brad’s wedding brings them face-to-face, bringing immediate tension, undeniable chemistry, and emotional wounds. Lynn portrays the layered feelings of betrayal, regret, and longing that make Piper and Tanner’s reunion so compelling.
The competitive swimming element adds authenticity and stakes to their world, capturing both elite athletes' physical intensity and emotional pressures. However, some readers may feel that the pacing occasionally wavers, lingering too long on specific internal conflicts while leaving some secondary characters underdeveloped. Still, Piper and Tanner’s push-pull dynamic keeps the story moving, and their journey toward forgiveness and healing feels genuine.
Final Verdict:
In Love Surfaced, Piper and Tanner’s emotional journey is about overcoming past hurts and believing in love again. Fans of emotional, character-driven stories with an athletic twist will find plenty to enjoy here. Love Surfaced offers a blend of heartfelt romance, redemption, and the painful yet necessary healing of old wounds. Their arcs are a testament to the importance of second chances and the complexity of love in the face of betrayal. This book will resonate with sports romance fans looking for something more intimate and personal.
Started: 20 April 2025
Completed: 27 April 2025
Total Pages Read: 292
Total Listening Time: N/A
Format: Apple Books (own the eBook)
Rating: 3.5 stars
