THE BREATH BETWEEN WAVES
Cover design: LJ Anderson (@MayhemCoverCreations)
Penelope Fletcher gave up everything to board the RMS Titanic.
Forced to travel to America for her father’s new job, Penelope left her home in Scotland, her beloved grandmother, and even her girlfriend, who promptly got engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, Penelope isn’t looking forward to the weeklong journey. Or that her parents want her to find a husband in America. To make matters worse, she also has to share a cabin with a complete stranger.
Ruby Cole, her spunky Irish roommate, is unlike anyone Penelope ever met. They become fast friends as they bond over crushing family expectations and sneaking into lush parties together. That Ruby likes women, too, comes as a surprise to Penelope, but she knows their affair can only be temporary. Because as soon as the Titanic arrives in New York, Penelope will have to marry someone of her father’s choosing.
Before long, though, they’ll both have to decide what–and who–is really worth fighting for.
Out now!
Available as ebook and paperback.
(Released 9th August 2021)
Content warnings: death of a loved one, death of a parent, drowning, corpses, shipwreck, vomiting, alcohol and on page sex are included in the novel
Praise for THE BREATH BETWEEN WAVES
“Prepare to be swept away by a historical, sapphic friends-to-lovers story with a twist. What starts off sweet and light, turns dark and suspenseful as events get underway, and will stay with you long after you’ve finished the epilogue.” - Cat V, NetGalley
“Wonderfully written and very descriptive.” - Blind Bat Books Bakunz
“When you’re writing about the Titanic, it’s difficult to bring in something fresh and new. People know the story, they know what to expect. But as a Queer person who loves historical fiction, The Breath Between Waves was an absolute joy to read!” - Audrey S, NetGalley
“Well researched, cute romance, harrowing when it meant to be. Great book!” - Alex B, NetGalley
“Admittedly I am a huge Titanic buff, so any book about the ship whether fiction or nonfiction I will read, but this one was very enjoyable and entertaining. Would recommend to anyone.” - Sarah P, NetGalley
“A good book with solid representation and a very enjoyable read (even with the anxiety of knowing what was about to happen to the ship!).” - Kymberly W, NetGalley
“Having been obsessed with Titanic documentaries when I was younger, I also thought the setting was done really well, with Hamilton's descriptions building the imagery of the ship beautifully. To my knowledge, the sinking itself was mostly accurate, and it is clear the author has done their research to present the Titanic itself realistically.” - Meg’s Bookshelf, NetGalley
“I was so engrossed by the storyline and felt very emotional at points too.” - Natalie T, NetGalley
“The author sucked me in quickly, so that I was fully immersed in the story and the times.” - Meghan L, NetGalley
“This is a fantastic book. The love story was amazing. There were a lot of difficult subjects addressed and I think the author handled it well.” - Angela W, NetGalley
“There are quite a few books about the Titanic out there, and I have made it my mission to read them all. However, none of the books I have read so far have brought such a sweet romance mixed with tense emotion-filled scenes like The Breath Between Waves.” - May U, NetGalley
“Nevertheless, this was an utterly fantastic read. I would highly recommend to any historical romance or historical fiction lovers. This book would be a prized possession on any bibliophile’s bookshelf!” - Gabrielle M, NetGalley
“I am an absolute wreck right now. I love everything related to the Titanic, and I knew what was going to happen to the ship, yet I SOBBED. This was so, so well done.” - Raelene M, NetGalley
“Be prepared not to be ok. This made me swing from blissful gay joy to complete devastation approximately 586 times. If you love steamy romance with a bucketload of angst, and lesbians, this is the book for you.” - J, Goodreads
“I fully prepared myself to be absolutely heartbroken when I read this book, since I am heartbroken with almost every book I read set on the Titanic. What I didn't expect was how heartwarming it would be, too, from beginning to end. I grew to love Penelope and Ruby in a very brief amount of time, and so I loved watching their story unfold.” - Mary, Goodreads