The Ocean Between Us. Susan Wiggs

      Praise for the novels of

       SUSAN WIGGS

      “A human and multilayered story exploring duty to both country and family.”

      —Nora Roberts on The Ocean Between Us

      “Susan Wiggs tackles contemporary issues in the crucible of family with gutsy poignancy and adroit touches of whimsy that make for an irresistible read.”

      —BookPage on Home Before Dark

      “The story’s theme—the all-encompassing power of love—is timeless, and it is this theme, along with the author’s polished prose and well-rounded characters, that makes Wiggs’s story so satisfying.”

      —Publishers Weekly starred review on A Summer Affair

      “A thrilling blend of adventure and romance…Wiggs provides a delicious story for us to savor.”

      —Oakland Press on The Mistress

      “Wiggs tackles some very difficult family issues in this tightly woven tale. Cleverly uncovering secrets at the perfect pace, she draws you into the tale with each passing page, allowing her characters’ emotions and motivations to flow out of the book and into your heart.”

      —Romantic Times on Home Before Dark

      “Engaging characters, nail-biting suspense, and a heartwarming secondary plot of a forbidden teenage love combine to make a delectable tale of Victorian America.”

      —Booklist starred review on A Summer Affair

      “It’s an inspiring story that will touch your heart.”

      —Oakland Press on The Horsemaster’s Daughter

      “A bold, humorous and poignant romance that fulfills every woman’s dreams.”

      —New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd on The Mistress

      “With its lively prose, well-developed conflict and passionate characters, this enjoyable, poignant tale is certain to enchant.”

      —Publishers Weekly starred review on Halfway to Heaven

      “…captivating sense of place, one that creates an atmospheric energy from start to finish.”

      —Publishers Weekly on The Lightkeeper

      “A woman’s valiant struggle for life and love, by turns romantic and gritty, always compelling.”

      —New York Times bestselling author Josie Litton on Enchanted Afternoon

      “Home Before Dark is a beautiful novel, tender and wise. Susan Wiggs writes with bright assurance, humor and compassion about sisters, children and the sweet and heartbreaking trials of life—about how much better it is to go through them together.”

      —New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice

      “People you’ll care about living real lives in one of the world’s most romantic cities. What more could a romance lover ask for?”

      —Salem Statesman-Journal on A Summer Affair

      “Wiggs’ strongest and most vivid writing, a novel that bites into such loaded issues as adoption, estranged sisters, difficult teens…family secrets…”

      —Seattle Times on Home Before Dark

      “Wiggs’s synergistic blending of historical authenticity, complex multifaceted characters, and riveting plot makes for an exquisite romance.”

      —Booklist on The Firebrand

      “The action-adventure edition of the romance novel.”

      —Detroit Free Press on The Mistress

      “Wiggs has a knack for creating engaging characters, and her energetic prose shines through the pages.”

      —Publishers Weekly on Enchanted Afternoon

      “Wiggs combines the complications of love and politics in an entertaining American historical.”

      —Booklist on Halfway to Heaven

      “With this final installment of Wiggs’s Chicago Fire trilogy, she has created a quiet page-turner that will hold readers spellbound.”

      —Publishers Weekly on The Firebrand

      “The Charm School draws readers in with delightful characters, engaging dialogue, humor, emotion and sizzling sensuality.”

      —Costa Mesa Sunday Times

      “A smart, unorthodox coupling to which Wiggs adds humor, brains and a certain cultivation that will leave readers anticipating her next romance.”

      —Publishers Weekly on The Drifter

      “An irresistible blend of The Ugly Duckling and My Fair Lady. Jump right in and enjoy yourself—I did.”

      —New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter

      “Wiggs’ writing shimmers…. Her flair for crafting intelligent characters and the sheer joy of the verbal sparring between them makes for a delightful story you’ll want to devour at once.”

      —BookPage on Halfway to Heaven

      “A classic beauty-and-the-beast love story that will stay in your heart long after you’ve turned the last page. A poignant, beautiful romance.”

      —New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah on The Lightkeeper

      “In poetic prose, Wiggs evocatively captures the Old South and creates an intense, believable relationship between the lovers.”

      —Publishers Weekly on The Horsemaster’s Daughter

      Also by SUSAN WIGGS

      SUMMER BY THE SEA

      A SUMMER AFFAIR

      HOME BEFORE DARK

      ENCHANTED AFTERNOON

      PASSING THROUGH PARADISE

      HALFWAY TO HEAVEN

      THE YOU I NEVER KNEW

      The Chicago Fire Trilogy

      THE FIREBRAND

      THE MISTRESS

      THE HOSTAGE

      THE HORSEMASTER’S DAUGHTER

      THE CHARM SCHOOL

      THE DRIFTER

      THE LIGHTKEEPER

      And watch for

      TABLE FOR FIVE

      The Ocean Between Us

      Susan Wiggs