The Light Between Us - Steve McCarthy

An ideal read for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and Abby Jimenez.

Can you ever forget your first love?

Linda has always been both anxious and bright, pouring her emotions into her sketchbook as an outlet.

Sean is quiet and creative, observing the world through his camera lens and finding joy in his photography.

Both shy teenagers with controlling parents, they find common ground with each other in their shared love for art and music. Despite their strict upbringings, they start to dream about a life together full of creativity and joy.

But that version of the future is crushed when Sean’s family moves thousands of miles away, and suddenly their blossoming relationship is faced with challenges they never considered.

With distance proving too hard to weather, Sean and Linda grow up and apart. But there’s always something missing, just outside the frame. The pull back to each other is undeniable, and when they meet again years later, the decades simply fade away.

Can they rediscover the spark between them and gain a second chance at love?

A heartfelt and nostalgic dual-timeline debut romance novel that promises us new beginnings are always just around the corner.