At fifty-three, marine wildlife veterinarian Dr. Mara Ellison accepts a position at Tidewatch Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary believing she is beginning the quiet second act of her life.

After a respectful divorce and decades devoted to caring for injured marine animals, she longs for meaningful work, salt air, and the chance to rediscover herself. Instead, her meticulous medical records uncover a pattern no one else has noticed—rare rehabilitation patients are vanishing, and someone inside the sanctuary is helping feed an international wildlife-trafficking network.

As Mara follows the evidence hidden inside treatment logs, pharmacy records, and falsified clinical files, she becomes the traffickers’ greatest threat—and their next target. Assigned to the investigation is Gabriel Cadeau, an INTERPOL wildlife crime officer whose disciplined professionalism is tested by a veterinarian determined to protect every patient, no matter the danger. Together they race to expose a sophisticated criminal operation before more endangered animals disappear forever, while learning that trust, like healing, cannot be rushed but must be earned one difficult choice at a time.

Set against a breathtaking coastal sanctuary filled with unforgettable wildlife, loyal friendships, gentle humor, and high-stakes suspense, Where the Tides Keep Secrets is a later-in-life romantic suspense novel celebrating resilience, courage, and the extraordinary power of second chances. If you love intelligent heroines, slow-burn chemistry, wildlife conservation, found family, and emotionally rich romance where hope grows stronger than fear, you'll be swept away by this unforgettable story of love, justice, and the secrets the sea refuses to keep.