Overview

That summer in Ocean City, Maryland... What if starting over meant facing everything you thought you'd left behind? In Ocean City, the summer sun doesn't just shine, it sparkles with potential. Sunrises over the waves, sunsets melting into the bay. The Boardwalk buzzes with energy. Ice cream melts too fast. Strangers meet. Hearts break and mend. And under the two watchful eyes of a pair of oddball seagulls, anything can happen. During a summer like this one, the possibilities feel limitless. Just a few blocks from the crashing waves and soft sand, in a quiet little bayside neighborhood on Seagull Street, three lives are about to tangle in ways that will change them forever. Ray Anders likes her quiet life as a cybersecurity analyst. After losing so much during the pandemic, she moved into her grandparents' old beach house to hide away. But then Olivia McNalley moves in next door. A fast-talking, funny, fiercely loyal third grade teacher turned summer waitress, Olivia is trying to rebuild after a bitter divorce from a man whose left her shaken and constantly looking over her shoulder. Enter Evan Michaels: an Eastern Shore native, marketing manager by day, surfer by weekend, and friend-to-all by default. Newly single and learning to redefine his own story, Evan sees what others don't: the way Ray flinches when someone gets too close, and how Olivia's bright smile hides something darker. In a summer of second chances, can three unlikely allies rewrite their stories, or will everything they've built wash away before Labor Day?

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""I absolutely loved this book! A must-read for all Marylanders!!!"" - Amazon ""An ode to Ocean City where the town is a character too. I can almost taste the salty fries. Loved it!"" - Goodreads ""This book made me want to go the beach!"" - Amazon ""Humor, romance, drama, it had it all!"" - Goodreads

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Alissa Arford is a Maryland native, lifelong writer, and marketing communications leader with a passion for storytelling. A proud third-generation Terp, she earned her journalism degree and later an executive MBA from the University of Maryland-continuing a family tradition that now includes her two children as fourth-generation Terps.With a career spanning journalism, digital marketing, and branding, Alissa has held senior leadership roles in professional tech consulting firms, SaaS finance apps, nonprofits, and higher education. She founded Red Hill Creek Enterprises, LLC, a consulting and publishing company, in 2023. Throughout her career, she has combined her love of writing, technology, and strategy to create compelling brand narratives and data-driven marketing solutions.No place holds a more special place in Alissa's heart than Ocean City, Maryland. Her earliest and fondest memories are of summers spent on its sandy shores: building sandcastles, jumping waves, and enjoying classic boardwalk treats like Dumser's ice cream, Fisher's caramel popcorn, and Thrasher's fries. As an adult, she purchased a condo with her parents, to create new memories while honoring old traditions.Writing a novel set in Ocean City was a long-time dream, blending her nostalgia, personal experiences, and creative vision. In her debut novel, she shares the charm, beauty, and timeless traditions of Maryland's beloved beach town, offering readers a heartwarming glimpse into post-pandemic America, the power of community, and an intriguing mystery waiting to be unraveled.

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