And then he was gone, leaving her torn between the humiliating memories of the past and the hope that whoever he was here for would be okay. She eyed her pilfered goods. The sugar had begun to work its way through her system, slowly giving her the courage she needed to go out and face her moms with the truth.

That once again, she’d failed at life and let down the people she loved.

Praise for Jill Shalvis

“Sisterhood takes center stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humor with unforgettable real-life drama. A book to savor—and share.”

—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author, on The Lemon Sisters

“Jill Shalvis’s books are funny, warm, charming, and unforgettable.”

—RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author, on The Lemon Sisters

“With a fast pace and a lovely mix of romance and self-discovery, Shalvis’s novel is chock-full of magnetic characters and seamless storytelling, rich with emotions, and impossible to put down.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Rainy Day Friends

“The love story you need to read this summer isn’t what you expect: it’s about the love between sisters. Jill Shalvis has written something totally different for your beach read this year—and you’re going to love it.”

—Bustle on Lost and Found Sisters

“Shalvis has crafted a wonderful summer read that will fit right in with beach blankets, flip-flops, and maybe a little moonshine.”

—Library Journal (starred review) on Lost and Found Sisters

“Readers will be utterly charmed by Shalvis’s latest, and will be eager to visit Wildstone again.”

—Bookish on Lost and Found Sisters

“I love everything about this book, the family dynamics, the humor, and the amazing romance. Just amazing!”

—Lori Foster on Lost and Found Sisters

“Shalvis’s rich cast of characters add just the right dose of color and sage advice, while she spins yet another sexy contemporary tale that showcases her indelible wit and eye for sweet, compulsively readable romance.”

—Entertainment Weekly

“Romance . . . you can lose yourself in.”

—USA Today

“Hot, sweet, fun, and romantic! Pure pleasure!”

—Robyn Carr

“Jill Shalvis will make you laugh and fall in love.”

—Rachel Gibson

Also by Jill Shalvis

WOMEN’S FICTION NOVELS

The Lemon Sisters

Rainy Day Friends

The Good Luck Sister (novella)

Lost and Found Sisters

HEARTBREAKER BAY NOVELS

Playing for Keeps

Hot Winter Nights

About That Kiss

Chasing Christmas Eve

Accidentally on Purpose

The Trouble with Mistletoe

Sweet Little Lies

LUCKY HARBOR NOVELS

One in a Million

He’s So Fine

It’s in His Kiss

Once in a Lifetime

Always on My Mind

It Had to Be You

Forever and a Day

At Last

Lucky in Love

Head Over Heels

The Sweetest Thing

Simply Irresistible

ANIMAL MAGNETISM NOVELS

Still the One

All I Want

Then Came You

Rumor Has It

Rescue My Heart

Animal Attraction

Animal Magnetism

About the Publisher

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