Escape Beyond the Tide (Beyond the Tide Trilogy 1)

by N Dune

Escape Beyond the Tide is the first book I’ve read by N Dune, and I’m impressed!

I think it must have been sent to me as a gift via my Amazon Wishlist as it isn’t in my orders, so thank you to whoever sent it to me 😊

Lou is an immediately likeable character. My heart went out to her as, when we first meet her, she’s trying to find the right time to leave her abusive boyfriend. The boyfriend who has always promised her one thing. He would find her if she ever tried to leave him. Thankfully for Lou he never showed any interest in her life before him, so where she runs to is an obvious choice.

Jay is the most delightful character! It’s easy to see why Lou would run to him. Not so easy to understand why she didn’t cling to him in their younger years. They are so obviously made for each other. He has been in love with Lou forever, and the way he instantly welcomes her back into his life is incredibly heart-warming. The chemistry between them is off the chart. He is patient with Lou though. He knows she’s obviously been through something horrendous even if she doesn’t want to tell him straight away. They have a beautiful friendship which is destined to develop into a scorching hot partnership. Will Lou ever be able to fully relax though, with Damon’s promise echoing in her ear!?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I loved the unconditional friendships, the understandable jealousy from certain characters, the way others in the Cornish community welcomed Lou back into their lives and helped her to heal, the chemistry between Lou and Jay….

It made me sad, and angry, and it shocked me at times. My heart was in my mouth at one point! However, mostly, it made me smile.

I look forward to reading book 2 before too long.

I remember like it was yesterday, how he promised he would find me if I ever tried to leave him…
Lou has only one plan-run as far away as possible from her abusive boyfriend. She chooses the only place he wouldn’t think to look. Seeking refuge with the only person who has ever made her feel safe. As Lou tries to put the broken pieces of herself back together, a need for her best friend reignites.
Jay has loved Lou since they were building sandcastles on the beach. When fate throws them back together, he is determined not to let her go a second time. Can he keep her safe and convince Lou that she belongs on the Cornish Coast with him? .
Escape Beyond the Tide is a friends-to-lovers, second chance romance and book one in the Beyond the Tide trilogy, which should be read in order. Trigger warning: This book contains references to and some scenes of domestic abuse and violence.