When Ethan agreed to a simple beach trip with his best friend, he never expected her—Layla, the girl who used to be a shy memory and is now the kind of beauty that makes the ocean jealous.
She’s his best friend’s sister. Off-limits. Untouchable.
But the more time they spend under the California sun—the shared laughs, the stolen glances, the midnight talks by the waves—the harder it becomes for Ethan to hide the truth he never meant to feel.
Layla doesn’t know what to make of the quiet boy who looks at her like he’s afraid to blink. He’s gentle, funny, and distant all at once—and she can’t tell if he’s protecting himself… or her.
One summer. One rule.
Don’t fall in love.
But sometimes, love doesn’t listen to rules. It just happens—like the tide.
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