8 stories
Barbuda Blessing
Pink sand beach conservation officer Miriam protects Barbuda's treasures, but when marine biologist Cole washes ashore after a storm, she discovers some treasures wash in with the tide.
Kfardebian Slopes | منحدرات كفردبيان
She works ski patrol at Mzaar Kfardebian. He's the injured skier she rescues repeatedly. After the third time, they realize the falls aren't accidental. 'Inti lli bi tzabtini' (أنتِ اللي بتزبطيني).
Tilbury Treasure
Dockworker Nneka finds an unexpected package in an abandoned container—a thick Congolese refugee named Amara who needs help and offers gratitude in ways neither expected.
Norfolk Broad
On a houseboat holiday gone wrong, stranded businessman finds rescue from an unlikely captain—a woman whose broads knowledge is exceeded only by her curves.
Sharqiya Sands
Bedouin guide Noura knows the Empty Quarter like her own heart. When lost researcher Dr. Jian needs rescue, she finds him and loses herself. 'Al ramil yihki illi al nas ma tiqdar' (الرمل يحكي اللي الناس ما تقدر) - Sand speaks what people cannot.
The Bailbondsman's Wife
Trina's husband runs the biggest bail bonds business in Memphis. When his partner saves her from a robbery, she discovers protection comes in many forms.
The Parking Lot Princess
Zainab works at her father's cash and carry, dreaming of escape. When new accountant Tariq joins, he sees beyond the stock shelves to the woman she's meant to become.
Tooting Bec Treat
Lifeguard Amara watches over Tooting Bec Lido with eagle eyes. When regular swimmer Derek gets into trouble, she gives him mouth-to-mouth—and then some.