Sun, sand, and second chances… but danger lurks beneath the surface. Beth thought working the front desk at River Camps, a luxury summer camp for adults in Florida, would be her fresh start. Surrounded by sun-soaked beaches, laughter, and new friendships, she could finally begin to heal from the painful scars left by her ex-husband, Ian—a controlling and abusive cop who refuses to let her go. No matter how cheerful she appears, Ian’s relentless stalking keeps her looking over her shoulder, making her wonder if true freedom is even possible. Aaron left his past behind when he walked away from his career as a cop. Now, as the camp’s security guard, he keeps the peace while enjoying the laid-back lifestyle—especially when he’s on stage with his guitar, playing to the crowd beneath the string-lit oaks. He’s content in his quiet world… until he meets Beth. Her easy smile hides a storm he can see all too well. And when she flinches at shadows, he recognizes the fear she tries so hard to conceal. As Aaron and Beth’s friendship deepens, their connection becomes undeniable. He offers her the safety she craves, and she awakens something in him he thought he’d lost—a desire to protect, to love, to belong. But Ian isn’t willing to let go, and his threats escalate from veiled warnings to dangerous games. When Beth’s worst fears come true, Aaron must decide how far he’ll go to keep her safe. Can their summer romance turn into forever, or will the ghosts of their pasts destroy their chance at happiness?