Ripple Effect - Ki Stephens

nDAISY Grey is the embodiment of sunshine after a storm, a believer in silver linings, and the kind of girl who can find magic in the everyday. In the midst of heartbreak, she's arrived at Coastal U to be one with the ocean, hoping to dive deep into her studies and rediscover the joy of riding the waves.n nUntil one fateful morning, she finds a sleeping stranger on the beach. A man who's in serious need of a wake-up call.n nELIO Reynolds is something of an enigma. Alone by choice, he's found solace in the quiet of the coast and the companionship of his loyal dog. But there's more to him than meets the eye. With his only friend off at graduate school, he immerses himself in the online world of AfterDark, a place where he's often forced into the limelight.n nWhen confronted by a medical condition, Elio finds an unexpected ally in Daisy. Although he may be a virtual stranger, she jumps at the opportunity to lend a helping hand. Soon enough, their shared space becomes a sanctuary.n nTwo fractured hearts. One unlikely connection. When the waves of the past come crashing in, can they find a way to stay afloat?n