First published 2022
Kate Campbell's world crumbles in Manhattan, forcing her back to Sea Point, the seaside town she left behind. She arrives with a three-point plan to reclaim her old life, convinced this homecoming is temporary. But Sea Point has its own problems. Miles Hoffman, once dubbed "The Prince of Sea Point," has returned to prove himself worthy of his family's business while helping his childhood friend Ziggy Miller navigate serious money troubles. The three friends reunite just as their hometown faces destruction from a developer who sees profit in its coastal charm. As summer unfolds, the friends discover that returning home means confronting who they've become and what they've lost. Hidden truths surface like debris after a storm, threatening their friendship and the community that shaped them. Kate must decide whether winning back her old life matters more than building something new.
Genres: romance, friendship, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Manhattan, Sea Point
Period: 21st-century
384 pages · Paperback · Dial Press Trade Paperback