First published 2021
Spring 2020 brings trouble to Linnea Rutledge's Charleston doorstep. The aquarium has laid her off again, leaving her finances shaky and her future uncertain. Her boyfriend Gordon remains trapped in England by travel restrictions. Then her ex-boyfriend John appears next door, quarantining after his flight from California. Linnea tries to avoid him, but his paper airplane messages stir up old feelings. When Gordon finally makes it back to Isle of Palms, Linnea discovers she has genuine feelings for both men. The pandemic forces the historic Rutledge family to confront financial strain, health worries, and relationship pressures. Friendships shift and marriages face new tests as months of isolation wear on. Through another sea turtle nesting season, Linnea must choose between two very different paths forward while her family rallies together with their characteristic strength and humor.
Genres: romance, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Charleston, Isle of Palms
Period: Spring 2020
368 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books