First published 2025
Amelia arrives at the Aquidneck Island beach house her grandmother left her, expecting a peaceful summer retreat. Instead, she discovers Justin Banks already living there. He owns the other half of the property, and he despises her. Years ago, Amelia shattered their childhood friendship when she broke his heart as teenagers. Now Justin has grown into a man with a muscled physique and an attitude to match his resentment. Neither will surrender their claim to the house, forcing them to share the space for the entire summer. Justin brings along a companion, making the situation even more unbearable for Amelia. She watches the boy she once knew peek through his harsh exterior, reminding her of their deep bond. The proximity ignites feelings she thought were buried forever. Amelia realizes that losing Justin might have been her greatest mistake, but his anger seems insurmountable. Living under the same roof intensifies every emotion between them, blurring the boundaries between hatred and desire.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance, new-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Aquidneck Island
336 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books