RK PRESTON
“Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be Pirates.”
– Mark Twain
The Row v. Wave Novels
Sea Change is a high-seas romantic adventure that explores the courage it takes to throw aside mundane lives and take a chance on something more. Sea Change serves as confirmation that a life of love and adventure is possible, if we only take a chance.
Keith and Andrea set out on their 37-foot sailboat from Fort Lauderdale for the Panama Canal and are schooled in the risks and challenges of seeking a life beyond the ordinary. Thrown together by chance, they fight for survival against the sea, the elements and modern-day pirates as they make their way around the world. As they learn about each other and work to become an effective team, they discover the courage it takes to take a chance on something more.
A perfect read for the millions of adults coming to grips with the dashed potential of a life spent doing the right thing. Sea Change, the first in the Row v. Wave series by debut novelist RK Preston, is a thrilling romantic adventure for "coming of age" adults to reach for a little more, or at least spend a few hours going there in their imaginations.
Storm Warning opens with Keith broadcasting a desperate Mayday as the woman he loves teeters on the brink of death. What began as the adventure of a lifetime—sailing Row v. Wave around the world—has become a race against time, guilt, and the sea's ruthless indifference.
Picking up where Sea Change left off, Keith and Andrea push northward through treacherous waters, a medical emergency, and the emotional wreckage of a love tested to its limits. When a chance encounter brings a mysterious stranger named Eliana into their world, the voyage becomes something none of them could have anticipated—a journey not just across the Pacific, but into the uncharted depths of the human heart.
Gripping, sensual, and achingly honest, Storm Warning is the second installment in the Row v. Wave saga—proof that the sea gives nothing away for free.
Available November/December 2025
In Sea Change, R.K. Preston has written a most intriguing romantic adventure. The author catches the reader’s attention from the very beginning of the story. … This is a gripping story about courage, fortitude, and the will to overcome what life throws at you. … Andrea and Keith are delightfully real and make the story they tell and the adventure they endure so believable that the reader will feel as if they are with the couple and rooting for them.
B Longu
Acclaim for Sea Change
RK Preston skillfully blends a remarkable adventure with a profound drama in Sea Change. … Because of the fantastic quality of Preston's narrative style, readers become part of an immersive journey where they experience every thrilling moment and stormy seas along with the protagonists. Preston balances strong romantic overtones with drama that explains the antagonists' motives.
- E Asian
Sea Change is a thrilling testament to the power of taking risks and pursuing a life beyond comfort. Preston's ability to blend high-seas adventure with romantic tension creates an exciting and heartfelt narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish, and I was swept away right from the stunning visuals of the opening scene.
KC Finn
Sea Change by R.K. Preston is a captivating novel that immerses readers in an unforgettable ocean adventure filled with personal discovery, suspense, and reflection. … Sea Change is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a unique and quick read that stands out from conventional literary offerings.
- C Thompson
This narrative is part action, part romance, and written in a way that makes you want to continue reading. When you pick this book up, you’ll be drawn right into it, and you’ll struggle to put it down. … It is a story of growth and courage, of healing and the connection we have with nature. It’s a story that will stay with you even when you’re done reading.
AM Reynolds
