You, Me, and the Sea: A Novel

From the USA Today bestselling author of All the Summer Girls and Dog Crazy comes a spellbinding and suspenseful tale inspired by Wuthering Heights that illuminates the ways in which hope—and even magic—can blossom in the darkest of places.

To find her way, she must abandon everything she loves…

As a child, Merrow Shawe believes she is born of the sea: strong, joyous, and wild. Her beloved home is Horseshoe Cliff, a small farm on the coast of Northern California where she spends her days exploring fog-cloaked bluffs, swimming in the cove, and basking in the light of golden sunsets as her father entertains her with fantastical stories. It is an enchanting childhood, but it is not without hardship—the mystery of Merrow’s mother’s death haunts her, as does the increasingly senseless cruelty of her older brother, Bear.

Then, like sea glass carried from a distant land, Amir arrives in Merrow’s life. He’s been tossed about from India to New York City and now to Horseshoe Cliff, to stay with her family. Merrow is immediately drawn to his spirit, his passion, and his resilience in the face of Bear’s viciousness. Together they embrace their love of the sea, and their growing love for each other.

But the ocean holds secrets in its darkest depths. When tragedy strikes, Merrow is forced to question whether Amir is really the person she believed him to be. In order to escape the danger she finds herself in and find her own path forward, she must let go of the only home she’s ever known, and the only boy she’s ever loved.... 

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Merrow Shawe believes she was born of the sea: strong, joyous, and wild. Her beloved home is Horseshoe Cliff, a small farm on the coast of Northern California, where she spends her days exploring fog-cloaked bluffs and swimming in a secluded cove. It’s an enchanting childhood, but it’s not without hardship—the mystery of her mother’s death haunts her, as does the increasing cruelty of her older brother, Bear.

Then, like sea glass carried from a distant shore, Amir arrives in Merrow’s life. He’s been tossed about from India to New York City and now to Horseshoe Cliff, to stay with her family. Together, Merrow and Amir embrace their shared love of the sea and their growing love for each other.

But the ocean holds secrets in its darkest depths. When tragedy strikes, Merrow is forced to question whether Amir is really the person she believes him to be. In order to escape the danger she finds herself in and carve her own path forward, she must let go of the only home she’s ever known and the only boy she’s ever loved . . .

Inspired by Wuthering Heights, You, Me, and the Sea is a spellbinding and suspenseful tale that illuminates the ways in which hope, love, and even magic can blossom in the darkest of places. |

“You, Me, and the Sea is a modern nod to Wuthering Heights that is gripping, romantic, intense, and utterly satisfying. It’s just my kind of book--intelligent and emotional, gracefully written, confident, and fully imagined. Read it even if you’re not Bronte-obsessed like me!” - Amy Mason Doan, author of Summer Hours

“You, Me, and the Sea is an enchanting and imaginative story about soulmates, family, and forgiveness. With its sparkling allure of Northern California’s rugged coast and aura of mystery and romance, I was swept away by this evocative modern take on Wuthering Heights.” - Elise Hooper, author of Learning to See and The Other Alcott, on You, Me, and the Sea

“The power of the sea roars in the intimate prose of You, Me, and the Sea.. An enchanting story of passionate love, devastating secrets, and the sea’s mysteries unfolds... an awe-inspiring love story for the ages.”   - Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times Bestselling Author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis

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“Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, Meg Donohue’s You, Me, and the Sea takes us on an enthralling adventure to a California clifftop where a modern woman must choose between the boy she loved as a child and the man who loves her now. Nail-biting secrets, heart-pounding passion, and lush prose hurl this novel to its sweeping conclusion. For readers, like me, who wondered what if for Heathcliff and Catherine, this is a genuine treat.” - Sarah McCoy, New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Marilla of Green Gables

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