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By the Sea

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Parts 11
Time 1h 27m

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When life sends a tidal wave, how do you keep swimming? //

On the edge of the sea, Lee Baker spends her days reading, crafting, and being homeschooled by her mom.  Although their life at Oceanview Trailer Park is far from luxurious, Lee is happy the way things are, spending the days with her best friend Ana. But the summer Lee turns 17, everything changes.

When Noah moves to Myrtle Cove, Lee's predictable life is turned upside down. Noah is quiet, anxious, and doesn't want any part of his mom's summer beach house plans. Lee is roped into being his tour guide, and unexpectedly, the two hit it off and strike up a friendship. Then Ana moves away. After losing her closest friend, Lee is reluctant to make another, but she doesn't want to stay away from Noah. She begins to have feelings for him, and thinks he might feel the same way.

But when disaster strikes and Lee is left completely alone, will Noah stick around? And will she let him?

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Riptide (NOW PUBLISHED) by SarahSwartz

rip·tide /ˈriptīd/ noun A strong current caused by tidal flow in confined areas such as inlets and presenting a hazard to swimmers and boaters. -Oxford Languages +++ Ronnie Hennessey is nothing like her friend Tami Spier. She's not a partier, a drinker, and definitely doesn't do hook-ups. And that's how she likes it. Then there is her brother Tanner. He parties, drinks, and rebels. All along with his best friend Jay Collin- his childhood friend who lives right next door to the Hennessey family. And Tanner only has two rules regarding his sister and best friend: 1. They must get along. 2. No macking on my sister/best friend. Ronnie and Jay never got along and they could never see eye to eye. But when secret feelings are revealed and a relationship blooms- a relationship that could cost a friendship- they must decide how long they can keep the secret from Tanner and prepare themselves for his reaction. And the heartache that could come with that. "𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭." WARNING: Strong language, suggestive topics, teen drinking, smoking, abusive family relationship, sexual content, all involving teens.

My Summer Romance: A Short Story ✔️ {#WATTYS2017} by JamieWritingRocks

Emily Sanders is a quiet and introverted girl who is satisfied by a simple life of gadgets and internet friends. But in this year's summer vacation in Malibu, everything about her and her lifestyle changed. Less gadgets, and more real life friends. How did it all start? Her parents left her in cousins', Chloe and Rene's house, for two days. But she enjoyed in there and decided to stay for the whole month. As she met many more people, she met Chloe's cousin, Jeremy. No idea why, but sparks fly whenever she sees Jeremy. Later on she finds out she likes him, and Jeremy likes her back. They're really close, as in, so close. But one day, because of one thing, everything changed.. again. Emily is once again damaged. Because a summer romance feels amazing, but what she never knew is that it ends. Will she courage herself to get what she wanted back? Or will she just accept the fact that she lost everything?

Summer Love and All its Follies (Now published so sample only) by SandraCorton

The day Aurora Matthews met Trey Arlington, just happened to be the day when she lost her summer job. She began to wonder why he always seemed to be around when she needed cheering up, especially when things were getting her down. She had never received much attention from boys at her school, known mostly as Nerd Bird had scared most of them off, so his friendly smile surprised her. As the summer weeks passed, a friendship bloomed between them that slowly changed into something deeper. Aurora felt a special bond form between them, which she hoped would continue even when school began again. The long days of summer ended with Trey destined to attend his private school, while Aurora stayed behind in her idyllic beach setting. When the return of school also heralds her elder sister's return, Aurora feels stunned. It seemed that her senior high school year might prove more challenging than she had ever thought possible, especially when a guy looking a lot like Trey appeared. Life it seemed was full of complications beyond her normal homework and study. She could only wonder if she was ready for the change.

Chasing Shadows by WrittenBySammer

All through high school, Reagan Bell and Alec Mason, inseparable childhood friends and neighbors, had wanted to go to the same college. Had planned to go to the same college. But then, he got a scholarship, a full ride, to a university that she simply couldn't afford. It was their last summer together. And how could she tell him not to take it? How could I tell him that she couldn't deal with being apart? After all, she was his best friend, not his girlfriend. Just a best friend, and nothing more. When you truly love someone, you'd do anything to make them happy. This is something that both Reagan and Alec feel deeply. But with their last summer together coming to a close, time is running out for confessions. Can your closest friend become your greatest love? ___________________________________________ *A Summer Romance & The Bet That Changed Everything* 💙 © All Rights Reserved 2019

Paradise by MeganCarena

Abigail Parker has just finished high school. She has a happy life with her boyfriend, Sam, and best friend, Lindsey. Unfortunately, her parents are making her spend her summer and birthday in Florida with her Aunt's family. She meets her cousins, Briana and Ryan, who she hasn't seen in years. She later meets Ryan's best friend, Tyler Green, who she starts to develop feelings for. But what will happen when Sam comes to visit? And what if Tyler's past comes to visit as well? (I Am Doing Major Editing Right Now, So I Wanna Apologize In Advice. I Had Written This At A Young Age So Ya, Enjoy!)

The Other Side by sunah-16

Every summer the girls rent out an airbnb that allows two other people to rent the other half. Everytime they stay the girls wait to see who rents it out. It's always a random couple, either on their honeymoon, a trip, or two old ladies having a little get away. Their favorite thing about staying at the Beach Haven, is you never know who stays on the other side. Every summer they hope it's someone different, two other girls, two other guys. They never know, but that's all a part of the fun. This year, they didn't expect two attractive boys to be seated in the kitchen. Two very attractive boys. Once they all make eye contact, they must get to know each other. It's only right since they'll be here for two and a half months. Cheers to the beginning of an amazing summer! Right? Welcome to a summer full of lies, love and jealousy. ♡ Beach Haven University Duet; Book 1 BOOK 2 IS NOW LIVE 'Seasons' ♡ Cover by Akshitamalfoy #1 self doubt #1 summerromance #1 athlete #1 Teenagers #2 party #2 beach #3 teen #5 summer

Float by ToastedBagels

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37 days by MarissaNem18

Millie is caught in between her old life and new. She stayed in an apartment to be nearby her drug addict father until he passed. Although she is devastated by her father's passing, she has a new found freedom. She's leaving her old life behind in San Diego and now getting a do over in L.A where she'll have a fresh start, career and a new apartment. The only problem is there's 37 days between her old lease and new. Millie's best friend Steph offers a place to stay with her, all is good and fine until she finds out the truth about where she's actually staying. The mansion, previously a hotel is owned by suspected drug traffickers that are not to be messed with. Millie finds herself falling for one of them, which stirs up a lot of trouble. Will she be strong enough to handle the challenges ahead that come with her new love interest?

It Started in the Summer by Hugh107

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Cali Boy by lamourxo

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Riptide (NOW PUBLISHED) cover

My Summer Romance: A Short Story ✔️ {#WATTYS2017} cover

Summer Love and All its Follies (Now published so sample only) cover

Chasing Shadows cover

The Other Side cover

It Started in the Summer cover

Riptide (NOW PUBLISHED)

rip·tide /ˈriptīd/ noun A strong current caused by tidal flow in confined areas such as inlets and presenting a hazard to swimmers and boaters. -Oxford Languages +++ Ronnie Hennessey is nothing like her friend Tami Spier. She's not a partier, a drinker, and definitely doesn't do hook-ups. And that's how she likes it. Then there is her brother Tanner. He parties, drinks, and rebels. All along with his best friend Jay Collin- his childhood friend who lives right next door to the Hennessey family. And Tanner only has two rules regarding his sister and best friend: 1. They must get along. 2. No macking on my sister/best friend. Ronnie and Jay never got along and they could never see eye to eye. But when secret feelings are revealed and a relationship blooms- a relationship that could cost a friendship- they must decide how long they can keep the secret from Tanner and prepare themselves for his reaction. And the heartache that could come with that. "𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭." WARNING: Strong language, suggestive topics, teen drinking, smoking, abusive family relationship, sexual content, all involving teens.