THIS STORY ISN’T JUST ABOUT LOVE—
IT’S ABOUT SECOND CHANCES
Maris Oakwood is a resilient young woman with a past shaped by the ocean and dreams of becoming a best-selling author.
Colton Vance is a hard-working carpenter and recent divorcé searching for where he belongs.
When mutual friends bring them together in Laguna Beach, sparks fly—but not the romantic kind.
Despite their differences, Maris and Colton are drawn to each other through a series of unexpected encounters. Maris battles insecurities over her dreams, while Colton wrestles with a future left uncertain by his past. Together, they navigate conflicts, confront personal demons, and discover that the path to healing often begins with the most unlikely connections.
Each twist and turn teaches them to weather life’s ever-changing tides and to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.