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Catherine Michaels;
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If you love emotionally rich, kisses-only romance set in a close-knit coastal town, you're in the right place. I write stories with humor, authenticity, and sizzle about strong women navigating love, loss, and second chances. |
Enter the world of Gull Island
Click on a cover to expore each book.
Wishes on the Waves:
Annie and Cal's slow-burn romance about grief, hope and choosing love again as single parents - Arriving May 5, 2026. |
Sand, Sea & Second Chances:
Kate and Luke's story of unexpected connection and starting over |
Before Sand & Sea:
A short read that take you behind the scenes to where it all begins
A short read that take you behind the scenes to where it all begins
The Gull Island Romance series features closed-door, standalone love stories set in a close-knit North Carolina coastal town, where commuinty matters, healing takes time, and love arrives when you least expect it.
Each story can be read on its own, but together they create a richer picture of life, love, and second chances on Gull Island.
Each story can be read on its own, but together they create a richer picture of life, love, and second chances on Gull Island.
Unlock the magic of Gull Island now.
Start your journey to Gull Island with a free prequel story.
Before Sand & Sea
Though their worlds remain tantalizingly close,
fate has yet to bring Kate and Luke face-to-face.
Before Sand & Sea introduces Kate and Luke in the three weeks before their paths cross and show how close love can be before it's ready.
What readers are saying about Before Sand & Sea
"Enjoyed reading it this weekend. I love the characters. I can't wait to go back to Gull Island."
"I love how your writing creates such beautiful pictures in my head."
" I loved your novella. It's a wonderful preque....You are an amazing writer."
"I could feel Kate's struggle."
"I love how your writing creates such beautiful pictures in my head."
" I loved your novella. It's a wonderful preque....You are an amazing writer."
"I could feel Kate's struggle."
*Excerpt from Before Sand & Sea
by Catherine Michaels
Here's a taste of the heart and voice behing the story.
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The rogue olive was on a mission. It wasn’t world domination, just a determined escape from the confines of Kate’s salad plate. It bobbed across the ceramic landscape, a miniature emerald torpedo leaving a trail of vinaigrette in its wake, and landed with a satisfying plop on the checkered tablecloth.
Hey, that’s not fair, she thought, spearing a lone cherry tomato. You get to escape. Barry, the well-meaning but utterly bland friend Cousin Jimmy had set her up with, sat across the table from her at the waterside bistro. He politely ignored the olive but prattled on about investment strategies, a glint of anticipation in his eyes. “It’s all about diversification.” |
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*Excerpt: Before Sand & Sea
©2026 by Catherine Michaels, all rights reserved
*Excerpt: Before Sand & Sea
©2026 by Catherine Michaels, all rights reserved
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