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Achilles Roberts has always been the guy who stays afloat-charismatic, easygoing, the life of the party. But when he crosses paths with Marissa Cooper, he finds himself caught in a current he never expected. She's beautiful, broken, and intoxicating in ways he can't ignore. What starts as late-night talks on the lifeguard stand and stolen glances at Newport parties turns into something deeper-something dangerous.
Marissa is used to falling for the wrong guys, but Achilles isn't reckless like Ryan or manipulative like Volchok. He sees her, really sees her, beyond the chaos and the reputation. And for the first time in a long time, she wonders if she can be saved-if she even wants to be.
But Achilles has always been the one left behind, the afterthought in his own family. Can he be the anchor Marissa needs, or will she pull him under with her? In Newport Beach, love is never easy, and some tides are impossible to fight.