"Your future was decided for you. But your heart has other plans." You've always been the good daughter—quiet, obedient, following every rule. But as the clock ticks down to your arranged marriage in the coastal town of Seabrook, the weight of expectation starts to crush you. Lucas Grey is handsome, wealthy, and the perfect match... for your family. Not necessarily for you . You barely know him. You barely know yourself outside of what others want from you. But in stolen moments— midnight walks on the beach, whispered conversations that crack his perfect facade, the way your pulse races when he looks at you like you're the only person in the room —you start to wonder: What if love isn't about duty? What if it's about choice? Now you're standing at a crossroads. The entire town is watching. Your family's legacy is on the line. And the vows you're expected to say out loud don't match the ones your heart is writing in secret. Will you follow the path laid out for you? Or will you risk everything—your future, your reputation, even your family's love—to choose yourself? Perfect for you if you love: ✔ Emotional, coming-of-age romance with high stakes ✔ Slow-burn love stories where the tension is as thick as coastal fog ✔ Stories about breaking free from expectations and finding your voice "This book will make you question what love really means—and whether it's worth fighting for." — Jennifer Niven For fans of: The Selection, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and Pride and Prejudice —but with more saltwater, more secrets, and a rebellion that will leave you breathless.