Driftwood and Destiny(A Pogue Love Story)

In the heart of the Outer Banks, JJ Maybank has always been the reckless, free-spirited Pogue-never one to back down from a fight, a party, or a bad decision. But when he starts seeing his best friend, Emma, in a different light, he realizes there's one risk he's never taken: admitting how he really feels.

As summer heats up, the two find themselves tangled in late-night boat rides, stolen glances, and the unspoken question of what comes next. Emma dreams of leaving the Outer Banks, of escaping the cycle that keeps so many Pogues trapped. JJ, torn between his love for the only home he's ever known and the person who makes it feel worth staying, has to decide-does he risk it all for love, or will he let Emma drift away like everything else in his life?

A story of love, longing, and the wild freedom of the OBX, Driftwood and Destiny explores whether home is a place or a person-and if some risks are worth taking.