Seventeen-year-old Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller's life changed dramatically after her parents divorced, leading her father to move to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, Ronnie remains resentful and estranged from him. Her mother insists she spend the summer with her father, a former concert pianist and teacher now living a quiet life, creating a centerpiece for a local church. This forced reunion in the beach town explores complex relationships, from first love to the bond between parents and children, highlighting how these connections can both break and heal hearts.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores themes of family reconciliation and the complexities of first love.
• Features a compelling coming-of-age narrative centered on a rebellious teenager.
• Set against the evocative backdrop of a North Carolina beach town.
• A classic emotional narrative from a bestselling author known for poignant stories.