Sofie Carter has fled her painful past, leaving behind an abusive family. In the quaint seaside village of Pacifica Bay, Washington, she finds solace—a new apartment, a fresh start, and the promise of the life she’s always dreamed of.
But fate intervenes when she has an unexpected ‘meet cute’ with Jessie, the town hermit—an enigmatic man who lives in the shadow of his own painful past. As Sofie grapples with newfound desires, her family’s unwelcome intrusion threatens to unravel everything she’s built.
Jessie Holden, a man who has always kept his distance, discovers a reason to break free from solitude. The arrival of the town’s beautiful barista ignites a spark within him—one he never knew existed. Smitten beyond measure, he refuses to envision a future without her. Yet, as their connection deepens, external forces conspire against them. Sofie’s family looms, threatening their fragile bond. Can Jessie protect her, or will their love be swept away like the tide?
Tropes and Triggers
- Stalking
- Found family
- Unhealthy family dynamics
- Second chances
- Starting over in a small town
- Pregnancy
- He falls first and harder
- Talk me through it
- Happily ever after