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After her father was sentenced to fifteen years in prison, Abigail Atwood was thrown into the foster system, bouncing from home to home. Now, she's landed with the Lawsons-a wealthy, picture-perfect family in Newport, Rhode Island. Their home is full of love, laughter, and everything Abigail never had. But no matter how warm the house feels, she can't seem to let herself belong.
Summer has just begun, and for the first time, life without her father is starting to make sense. Almost. Because in the shadow of her fragile happiness stands Beckham Lawson-the brooding nephew of her foster parents, drowning in his own grief. And then there's Emmett, Beckham's charismatic younger brother, determined to break through Abigail's walls and make her smile again.
But not everything is as it seems in this coastal dream. And by the end of summer, one twist will change everything.
A story about first love, family, and the mistakes that change everything-perfect for fans of the bittersweet ache of summer romances.
*UNEDITED*
Originally a Teen Fiction.
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#10 FOSTER (01/09/2025)
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