Another YA romance novel for the books! I've been looking forward to reading Jenn Bennett's current publication and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest! Bennett's story line was easy to follow, full of descriptions and delved into numerous settings--both on and off the water! Main character, Josie, has returned to her hometown of Beauty with her mother after five years of roaming from place to place (out of necessity). Josie and her mother have an extremely strained relationship and upon returning to Beauty, they've agreed to watch the family bookstore that's been around for generations. Both Josie and her mother agree that they'd avoid any chaos or unwanted attention, however, that's entirely unavoidable upon their return. Past time gossip and old memories resurface for both ladies and Josie cannot bring herself to keep under the black blanket of stealth, especially when her life-long best friend, Lucky, shows up hanging around the family bookshop c...
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