Spring Tide

Harper St. James delights in life's simple joys—whether it's savoring a partially melted ice cream cone under the summer sun or witnessing a puppy's antics on a beach. Throughout the season, she's been nursing a soft spot for Nate Gunderson, her classmate at Coastal U and an aspiring MLB player. To get closer to him, Harper concocts an elaborate series of lies, starting with deceiving her sports medicine professor into believing she's dating a football player. This deception is her way of justifying a change in her internship assignment. However, what begins as a small fib quickly spirals into a widespread rumor beyond her control.On the other hand, Luca Reynolds is someone who intentionally maintains modest expectations for himself and others, hoping to dodge the sting of disappointment. Known among his football teammates for being reserved and occasionally aloof, Luca grapples with a sense of not fitting in. The sudden blow of an injury jeopardizes his future plans, compelling him to seek assistance from a discreet professional. He requires someone to evaluate his knee, offer basic stretches, and reassure him of his recovery. Fortunately, there's a resourceful student-intern who might owe him a favor. An exchange is proposed: a secret for a secret, a lie for a lie. It's not quite blackmail if Harper initiated the deception first. This description is provided by the publisher.