Seventeen-year-old Taylor Harper is spending the summer in the Outer Banks, hoping to escape the carefully curated life her parents have built for her in Charlotte. But the sandy beaches and golden sunsets aren't as idyllic as they seem. Beneath the surface of the OBX lies a clash between two worlds: the elite Kooks and the scrappy Pogues.
When Taylor crosses paths with Rafe Cameron, the enigmatic and volatile heir to the Kook legacy, her summer takes an unexpected turn. Drawn to his dark charisma but warned by the Pogues about his dangerous reputation, Taylor finds herself caught in a web of tension, secrets, and simmering rivalries.
The Pogues-an inseparable group of fiercely loyal underdogs-quickly welcome Taylor into their world. They show her the freedom and raw beauty of the OBX, but their disdain for Rafe only intensifies Taylor's curiosity about the boy everyone loves to hate. As Taylor navigates the delicate balance between these two worlds, she uncovers truths about Rafe, the Pogues, and herself that could change everything.
In a summer where alliances are tested, loyalties are questioned, and the line between right and wrong blurs, Taylor must decide who to trust-and what kind of person she truly wants to be.
Perfect for fans of Outer Banks, this story is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the unrelenting pull of the sea.