IT COMES IN WAVES
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Eve Whitaker seemed to have it all: an exceptional talent for surfing, a loving family, and an idyllic life on the Gold Coast. But when tragedy strikes with the sudden loss of her brother Ethan, her perfect world begins to crack.
As she delves into her brother's past, secrets emerge, testing her perception of life and the bonds that bound her to those she loves. Between the challenges of surfing competitions and the blossoming of new feelings, Eve must navigate the troubled waters of a reality she had never imagined.
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