Tide books in order

The Tide series by Carly Spade is a contemporary romance duology centered on marine biology and shark conservation, featuring enemies-to-lovers storytelling.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Other Tide 2019 Carly Spade Buy
2 The Approaching Tide 2020 Carly Spade Buy

The Tide series is Carly Spade’s departure from the supernatural. This two-book contemporary romance is set in the world of marine biology and shark research, with an enemies-to-lovers dynamic at its core.

The Other Tide (2019) pairs Dr. Samantha Smith with shark expert Luke Jansen on a two-year ocean expedition to locate great white shark breeding grounds. Luke is a shark attack survivor, adding personal stakes to what is already a tense professional partnership. The Approaching Tide (2020) is a shorter companion novella connected to the same story. The series draws inspiration from real-life shark conservationists and ocean research, giving it a grounded quality that sets it apart from Spade’s mythology-based fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tide series?

There are two books in the Tide series, published between 2019 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Tide series?

The first book in the Tide series is The Other Tide, published in 2019.

What are the Tide books about?

The Tide series follows marine biologists studying sharks. The Other Tide (2019) centers on Dr. Samantha Smith and shark expert Luke Jansen, who is a shark attack survivor, as they set out on a two-year ocean expedition to discover great white shark breeding grounds. The Approaching Tide (2020) is a shorter novella connected to the same world. The series has been described as having The Hating Game meets Shark Week vibes with an enemies-to-lovers dynamic.

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