Izzy Jones, a talented young writer, discovers she's tied with a mysterious boy in a prestigious book competition. She is invited to spend her entire summer in a small town on the west coast, studying at a summer school. The stay at the campus is meant to inspire the two to write a short book and win the judges over. Isaac Gray, her rival, is invited to spend his summer in the same place. His father is not delighted with the situation, so he pushes him to do his best and win. As Izzy delves into her writing, she can't help but be drawn to Isaac, and what starts as jealousy transforms into an irresistible curiosity. Will Isaac's determination to win soften throughout the stay? Will the two find more than just literary success?