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February 20, 2023
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AJ Applegate's debut novel is a rollercoaster ride that takes readers from the beach, to a tropical paradise, to a dark and dangerous underworld. From the moment AJ's character enters the story, readers are taken on an emotional journey that includes anger, fear, desire, and self-reflection.
The story begins with AJ's character taking a day off from her summer job at a beach resort in Hawaii. Her manager gives her a call and tells her that she's needed at work right away. AJ goes to the resort and realizes that the day is ruined because of a tropical storm. AJ can't seem to find anything to keep her entertained. That is until she comes across Shane Diesel.
Shane is an ex-surfer and now owns the beach club on the same beach where AJ's job is located. Shane is an attractive and mysterious man who is described as having a "rough and beautiful face" with a "rough and beautiful body." AJ begins to spend more time with Shane and soon realizes that she's developing feelings for him.
This is not just any love story. AJ is hiding from her ex-boyfriend, who happens to be an FBI agent, after a domestic dispute that left her fearing for her life. The two are still in love but AJ's fear prevents her from showing it. As she spends more time with Shane, she begins to feel safe and accepted by him. But this new sense of peace comes with a cost.