Cedar Bay’s most eligible bachelor is off the market… he just doesn’t know it yet.

Rowan Malone—former high school heartthrob turned hometown hero—has built a good life in Cedar Bay. A steady business, a loyal crew, and a reputation as the “Catch of the Bay.” But the moment quirky, whip-smart Cilla moves in next door with her two unruly dachshunds and obsession with orcas, Rowan falls hard—and he’s not afraid to admit it.

Cilla’s just here to finish her dissertation, teach some history, and avoid distractions. But her charming new neighbor is impossible to ignore, especially when he keeps showing up with...

Cedar Bay’s most eligible bachelor is off the market… he just doesn’t know it yet.

Rowan Malone—former high school heartthrob turned hometown hero—has built a good life in Cedar Bay. A steady business, a loyal crew, and a reputation as the “Catch of the Bay.” But the moment quirky, whip-smart Cilla moves in next door with her two unruly dachshunds and obsession with orcas, Rowan falls hard—and he’s not afraid to admit it.

Cilla’s just here to finish her dissertation, teach some history, and avoid distractions. But her charming new neighbor is impossible to ignore, especially when he keeps showing up with coffee, tools, and a smile that makes her forget her lesson plans.

Hes the hometown golden boy with a past. Shes the new girl who never expected to stay. But in a town like Cedar Bay, love has a way of rewriting the story.