ROUGH CROSSING: Navigating Rough Seas One Secret at a Time (Navigating New Beginnings Series Book 1)

Rough Crossing

Three lifelong friends. One luxury cruise. And a journey that will change everything.

Julia, Tessa, and Seren set sail on a Caribbean cruise meant to celebrate friendship, freedom, and fresh beginnings. Surrounded by sun-drenched islands and endless blue horizons, laughter flows easily—but beneath the surface, each woman carries wounds that refuse to stay buried.

For Julia, the voyage takes an unexpected turn when she comes face-to-face with Reid Walker, the man she once loved—and the father of her son, Noah. Old emotions resurface, forcing her to confront unresolved pain and the choices that shaped her life.

Meanwhile, Tessa struggles with a marriage on the brink of collapse, finding herself drawn to the ship’s charismatic captain and a possibility she never expected. Seren, the free-spirited heart of the trio, offers wisdom, humor, and strength as her friends face truths they’ve long avoided.

As secrets emerge and tensions rise, the women must confront their pasts, redefine their futures, and rediscover the unbreakable bond that holds them together. Against a backdrop of breathtaking Caribbean ports and intimate moments of self-discovery, Rough Crossing is a moving story of love, friendship, second chances, and the transformative power of travel.

Will Julia finally find the closure she’s been searching for—or will the past pull her under once more?

Perfect for readers who love emotional women’s fiction, heartfelt romance, and stories about friendship that endure life’s roughest crossings.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GCPXWB6H
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hemingway Publishers
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 26, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Navigating New Beginnings Series
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