Letters Across An Open Sea: The Merriams Prequel

Readers who enjoyed ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE, THE NIGHTINGALE, and THE NOTEBOOK will enjoy this brother's best friend romance, reimagined…

While a world war waged around them, two people are connected after an unimaginable tragedy. One letter at a time, they give each other a reason to hope…and begin to fall in love.

Noah Weatherby is an orphan. Going to war, he tells himself he has nothing to lose. But Noah finds a family in his brothers in arms, none more than Martin Sims.

When tragedy strikes Martin, Noah sends a letter to his sister, Anna, at the man’s request. Soon he discovers he has something powerful to live for—letters from Anna.

Note to Reader: This story is set during WWII and told in letters. The in-person meeting between Noah and Anna after the war ends is told in ALONG WATERS OF SUNSHINE AND SHADOW.

Discover Ava’s bestselling family series, The Merriams, filled with all the feels, second chances, and happily ever after.

WILD IRISH ROSE: Billionaire Trevor is sent by his family to acquire Becca’s land but finds that he wants the prickly Irish innkeeper and her menagerie of animals instead.

LOVE AMONG LAVENDER: When CEO Caitlyn asks country rock star Beau to be the face of her new perfume, she doesn’t expect him to jump on a plane and join her in Provence, bringing his secrets with him.

VALLEY OF STARS: Nature expert Michaela never expected to see her ex again, but adventurer Boyd invites her on the journey of a lifetime to find a rare healing flower, hoping for a second chance.

SUNFLOWER ALLEY: When Billionaire Connor is mistaken for homeless by shelter director Louisa, he offers to help her, only to realize that she’s the one helping him—and showing him the way to love.

A FOREVER OF ORANGE BLOSSOMS: Playboy Flynn travels to America’s heartland to entice boutique skincare owner Annie to help him corporate holiday gifts, only to find she and her daughters are the greatest gifts.

A BREATH OF JASMINE: Billionaire Quinn inherits the family business on the brink of ruin, and the only person who can help save the Merriams is corporate consultant Francesca, his lost love.