The Sky Beneath Her by Mary Ellen Taylor

The Sky Beneath Her

A Novel

Mary Ellen Taylor

Amazon Publishing · Print & ebook · July 1, 2026

An unforgettable tale of lost love and buried truths, where the mysteries of a famous shipwreck hold the key to one woman’s future—and the truth of her mother’s final days.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in historical mysteries involving shipwrecks
Themes
loss and grief, family secrets, healing and courage
Pacing
Steady

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An unforgettable tale of lost love and buried truths, where the mysteries of a famous shipwreck hold the key to one woman’s future—and the truth of her mother’s final days. It’s been seven years since a tragic diving accident took her mother’s life, leaving Tula Cassidy with a crushing fear of the sea. The ocean she once loved is no longer a part of her. And she can’t imagine it ever will be again. Until her return to the Outer Banks changes everything.

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While clearing out an old beach house, Tula receives a mysterious manuscript about the Oceanus. The passenger ship’s final voyage ended in disaster in 1942, and its underwater wreckage ultimately became her mother’s final resting place. As Tula unravels the ship’s haunting history, she uncovers not only an unexpected family connection, but also a story of survival that helps her understand her own journey toward healing. With help from Nathan, the charming dive instructor she left behind years ago, Tula faces her deepest fears to unlock the secrets of both past and present. Sometimes the greatest journeys begin when we find the courage to dive back in.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in historical mysteries involving shipwrecks
  • Fans of emotional journeys about healing and family secrets

Where it sits

Historical Fiction44%
20th-Century Historical Romance43%
Romantic Suspense26%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • 20th-Century Historical Romance
  • Clean Romance
  • Women's Fiction
Authors
Mary Ellen Taylor
Publisher
Amazon Publishing
Published
July 1, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
loss and grief · family secrets · healing and courage
Reading lane
20th-Century Historical Romance