Barry lives in Penfield, NY, with her husband of fifty-two years. She loves to listen to audiobooks, play the ocarina, and binge-watch TV shows when she isn't writing a new novel.
When Mariah impulsively books a whale-watching trip to escape her heartbreak, she doesn’t expect to faint into the arms of the man who will change her life. Harry—a kind, grounded deckhand with sea-blue eyes—becomes both her anchor and her compass as she rebuilds her world aboard his brother’s boat. But the ocean has a way of stirring up more than waves. Behind the laughter of tourists and the rhythm of the tides lie secrets—family betrayals, old loves, and a death that still haunts the docks. As Mariah navigates tangled relationships between Harry, his half-brother, Phil, and a volatile pair of lovers at The Moonlight, she must decide whether healing comes from diving deep into the past or letting the tide carry her forward. Heartfelt, suspenseful, and deeply human, Whale Exhale explores the power of love, forgiveness, and the quiet redemption that comes when two broken souls learn to breathe again.
