
Escape to Prince Edward Island in Fortune's #1 New York Times Bestseller, where summer romance blooms against red cliffs and golden beaches. With three million copies sold across thirty languages, discover why readers worldwide are saying this summer truly will be different.
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What if the person who feels most like home is the one person you can't have? For Lucy, Prince Edward Island isn't just a vacation spot-it's where her heart truly belongs, with its red sandstone cliffs, emerald fields, and ocean views that speak to her soul. But PEI is also home to Felix, her best friend Bridget's brother, with whom she shared one perfect night five years ago. That night ended with three rules: don't tell Bridget, don't sleep together again, and most importantly, Lucy isn't allowed to fall in love with him. Rules that prove impossible to follow as their connection deepens with each summer visit, creating a complicated dance of desire, friendship, and the fear of losing what matters most.
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