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Summer People Escape to picturesque Monhegan Island for a summer that promises sun-soaked days, salty air, and the kind of connections that change everything. When a group of people converge on this charming coastal haven, their separate lives begin to intertwine in unexpected and deeply meaningful ways. Romance blooms against the backdrop of lobster boats, rocky shores, and the magic that happens when strangers become something more. Get ready for the kind of summer romance that lingers long after the season ends.
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Coastal indie-pop and folk with warm, sun-kissed nostalgia. Think acoustic guitars, breezy vocals, and gentle melodies that capture salt air romance and the bittersweet magic of summer connections. Artists like The Head and the Heart, Lord Huron, and Maggie Rogers. Soft, hopeful, deeply intimate.
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