Now in English for the first time, discover a sample of the global phenomenon that captivated millions in Italy, soon to be a movie by Amazon prime - published book coming in 2026. When June moves to Laguna Beach for yet another fresh start, the last thing she expects is to clash with James Hunter-a reckless, haunted classmate she can't seem to stay away from. *** After her mother, an artist who can't stay in one place for too long, moves again, June White finds herself in Laguna Beach, California, where she is forced to face yet another new beginning. For June, who prefers to hole up in her room at parties and watch true crime documentaries on Netflix, making friends is not easy. Especially in her senior year of high school. And yet, unexpectedly, her classmates seem to take an immediate liking to her-that is, everyone except James Hunter. Handsome with a notorious reputation, James has a dark and tormented past that only fuels his legend. He is reckless, rude, and embodies the very things June should stay away from. However, something about him pulls her towards him...

Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED