When Y/N Beaumont rolls into the Outer Banks, everyone's quick to make assumptions. With her Southern charm, refined accent, and expensive car, she's got Kook written all over her-or so they think. But behind her guarded eyes lies something else entirely: a girl who's running from her past and isn't afraid to break a few rules. JJ Maybank, the reckless Pogue with a reputation that keeps most people at arm's length. JJ's ready to hate her on sight, but there's something about Y/N he can't shake. As the summer heats up, JJ's drawn into her secrets, finding that maybe they're both running from something... and maybe, just maybe, they're both exactly what the other needs.