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Fiction

Book of Levi

by Ben Redcliffe

In the sun-drenched coastal town of Oakhaven, Levi Thorne lives a life as predictable as the tides. As a master carpenter who prefers the company of cedar planks to people, he has spent years building walls around his heart—until a mysterious stranger arrives on the docks, turning his quiet, orderly world upside down. Part of the 'Sea You Next Year' universe, 'Book of Levi' is a poignant, slow-burn romance that explores the beauty of letting go and the courage it takes to start over. When a series of hidden letters and old secrets forces Levi to confront the ghosts of his past, he realizes that the life he built to protect himself might actually be keeping him from the very happiness he craves. Can he risk everything for a future he never thought he deserved, or will the weight of his history pull him under? Filled with rich atmospheric prose, genuine emotional stakes, and a cast of lovable small-town characters, this novel captures the bittersweet essence of summer romance and the profound impact of second chances. Whether read as part of the beloved series or as a standalone journey, 'Book of Levi' is a heartfelt testament to the power of vulnerability and the transformative magic of the sea. Perfect for fans of character-driven contemporary romance who love stories where love is found in the most unexpected corners of the heart.

$14.47

Romance

Sea You Next Year 1995

by Ben Redcliffe

It is the summer of 1995, and the salt-sprayed boardwalk of Cape Haven is the only place thirteen-year-old Benji wants to be. Every year, his family rents the same weathered cottage, and every year, he reunites with Summer—the girl with the sun-bleached hair and a laugh that sounds like crashing waves. For years, their friendship has been a sacred pact defined by arcade games, shared milkshakes, and the unspoken promise that they will always find their way back to each other. But as the final weeks of August bleed into the golden twilight of their teenage years, the air feels different. The innocent secrets of childhood are being replaced by electric, heart-stopping glances and the terrifying realization that feelings are changing into something much deeper. When a sudden family crisis threatens to keep Benji away from the coast next summer, he is forced to confront the fragility of time. Is their bond strong enough to survive the distance of the changing world, or will the currents of life pull them apart before they have a chance to turn their summer crush into a love story for the ages? Set against a nostalgic backdrop of cassette tapes, neon-soaked nights, and the boundless optimism of the nineties, 'Sea You Next Year 1995' is a sweeping, bittersweet romance about first love, the ache of growing up, and the hope that some connections are meant to last a lifetime. Dive into this evocative journey of discovery and find out if two hearts can beat in sync across the miles, or if some summers are destined to end with the turning of the tide.

$18.59