Making Waves: A Story of Love, Redemption, and Perseverance

by J.C. Smith

Former Olympic hopeful Emma Walsh returns home heartbroken, taking a teaching job at her local pool. There she meets Jake Cunningham—a brooding coach with his own shattered dreams. Emma and Jake soon discover they have more in common than they thought, and their chemistry ignites into a steamy romance that proves second chances can lead to something even better than gold.

91 pages, Paperback

Published January 4, 2026

About the author

James Cruickshanks Smith was a scholar and editor.