Beneath the surface

Returning to her mother's hometown for the summer was supposed to be a chance for Elena to reconnect with her past, not unravel her heart. Between working at her aunt's charming beachside cafe and discovering pieces of her mother's life she never knew, Elena's world is already complicated. But when she crosses paths with Kiani-her childhood best friend, now an irresistible, rugged lifeguard-everything she thought she wanted begins to change.

Can Elena open her heart to the boy she left behind, or will the secrets he's buried and the pull of his captivating ex-girlfriend tear them apart? And when a wealthy, alluring newcomer named Jake sweeps her off her feet, will she choose the thrill of the unknown or the familiar warmth she never forgot?

As fireworks light up the summer nights and the waves crash beneath whispered confessions, Elena must decide: is she ready to risk everything for love-even if it means leaving her heart in the only place that truly feels like home?