June to August

Every summer, the Saunders and Orwell families reunite in Willow Creek, Missouri, a tradition that has tied them together for generations.

For Julia Saunders, those thirteen weeks have always meant late nights, old memories, and time with her best friend, Mandy Orwell. Growing up in Florida, she spends the rest of the year counting down the days until she's back in Willow Creek, back to the place where everything feels familiar, including the boy she has loved since childhood.

Arlo Orwell is charming, restless, and the heir to Mignon, the boating company that built his family's empire. To the town, he's untouchable - the golden boy with everything handed to him. To Julia, he's the perfect boy she can't help but fall for, even if he's always seemed out of reach.

But this summer, everything changes.

When both families discover that their once-thriving business is on the verge of bankruptcy, decades of loyalty begin to fracture. Accusations rise. Trust erodes. And suddenly, Julia and Arlo aren't just the girl and boy who grew up side by side - they're heirs to a collapsing legacy.

As pressure mounts and secrets surface, Julia and Arlo are forced into closer proximity than ever before. The lines between friendship and something more begin to blur, and Julia must decide whether to protect her heart or finally risk it.