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When Roy inherits a surprise beach house in Hawai'i from grandparents he never knew existed, he flies to paradise expecting a quick sale and a swift return to his carefully controlled London life—but what he finds instead are painful questions about family, belonging, and why no one ever came looking for him. Enter Amy, a warm and spirited single mother who works as a snorkeling guide, and suddenly Roy's week-long trip gets wonderfully complicated as their instant connection promises something he's spent years protecting himself against. As Roy uncovers surprising truths about his past and grapples with his growing feelings for Amy, he discovers that sometimes the greatest adventure isn't the one you planned—it's the one that asks you to finally let someone in. With gorgeous island vibes, genuine emotional depth, and a romance that sneaks up on you just as much as it sneaks up on Roy, this is a story about second chances and the courage it takes to find home in unexpected places and people.
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