AustLit

'Following the death of her husband, Cleo Johansen and her daughter moved to Bellbird Bay determined to make a new start. Having carved out a new life, Cleo is shattered when a shadow from her husband's past throws their lives into disarray. Will Rankin has lived in Bellbird Bay all his life. Now widowed, the former surf champion runs the local surf school and enjoys a close relationship with his son. Content to lead a single life, the appearance of an undesirable stranger is quick to upset his peaceful existence. While neither Will nor Cleo is interested in forming a new relationship, an unexpected attraction surfaces when a mutual friend suggests they spend more time together. Set against a background of sun, sea and sand, can Cleo and Will find a way to move forward together? A heart-warming tale of family, friends, and how a second chance at love can happen when you least expect it.' (Publication summary)