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Wren

Summertime…and the living’s easy—at least, that’s what they say.

Me? I should be roadtripping with my best friend, living my best life while I count down the days to my freshman year of college. Instead, I’m broke as a joke and selling ice cream on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk for the millionth year in a row.

Did I mention I also randomly found my...

Skye

When my parents told me that Dad’s cancer diagnosis was terminal, I knew my time at UC Santa Cruz—my dream school—was up. So, I returned to the island of St. Croix to be with my family and help with our hotel, The Frangipani. Months have passed, time is moving on, but I’m stuck. Overwhelmed with grief. The Frangipani, and all that comes with...

Saira

Not to brag, but I’ve led a charmed life. I come from a loving family, my bestie and I have been tight since the third grade, and catching boys is easy as pie. Meeting Kellan Morgan one summer night feels like kismet…and it only takes a conversation to know he feels the spark. Unfortunately a couple of bozos pick a fight with his friends,...