Hearts Beneath Black Water

Where secrets drown and danger stalks, only love can keep them afloat.

Savannah, 1880. Joseph "Tru" McCormack never intended to return home. A year at law school in New York promised him a different life, far from the shadow of his family's lawman legacy. But when duty calls him back to Georgia, Tru finds himself entangled once more in the past-hauling freight, repairing fences, and crossing paths with the one woman he thought he'd left behind.

Beth Roundtree has changed since their childhood quarrels. Lovely, sharp, and fiercely loyal, she carries her own burden: doubts about the wealth her father built after a long-ago robbery that nearly cost him his life. When whispers of betrayal resurface, Beth finds herself torn between loyalty to her father and the unsettling attraction rekindling between her and Tru.

But danger is closing in. Escaped convict Carl Rowe has returned to Savannah, driven by vengeance and secrets buried in black water. As Tru and Beth are hunted through swamps and shadows, their survival-and their hearts-depend on trust, courage, and a love strong enough to withstand the truth.

Winners of the Narrative Voyager Award in 2025 - As natives of southeast Georgia, Gary and Carol Roberts are an award-winning husband-and-wife writing team who have shared over thirty-five wonderful years of marriage, together having five children and delighting in seven grandchildren. Gary is a retired police chief, and Carol is a retired medical transcriptionist, but their greatest shared adventure has been bringing history and romance to life through their writing. Together, they've penned several beloved historical romance novels, combining their love of storytelling, faith, and each other into every page they write.

As historical fiction authors, we are passionate about bringing the past to life through vivid storytelling and careful research. Our novels are inspired by real events, true resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Each story blends fact and imagination, allowing readers to step into another time while finding connections that still resonate today.

We write historical fiction books that explore lives shaped by history?stories of courage, hope, and survival. From Southern landscapes to moments of national significance, my work seeks to honor the people who lived through hardship and left behind legacies of strength.

What draws us to historical storytelling is the way small, personal moments reflect larger truths. Whether inspired by family history, forgotten events, or places rich with heritage, my novels aim to weave together authenticity and emotion.

Readers who enjoy fiction inspired by true stories will find narratives that are both deeply human and rooted in history. Our books are not just about the past?they are about understanding how the past continues to shape who we are today.

Thank you for joining us on this journey through history and imagination. We hope my stories offer both an escape into another era and a reflection of the timeless resilience of the human spirit.

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