Thalia Ness left her hometown five years ago and never looked back. Working as a travel journalist for one of the most popular magazines in the world, she quickly found herself living a lavish lifestyle. But one phone call and a missed flight changes everything.
Stranded in California with a broken heart and no will to head home, she finds herself at her brother's best friend's place — her ex-boyfriend's place. When she learns that she's at risk of losing her job, Cameron makes her an offer that she can't refuse: travel the world with him, for free, while he competes in three surf competitions.
When feeligns for her first love resurface, Thalia has to make a choice: does she continue to run from her past, or does she finally decide to stay?
Marissa is a 27-year-old self-published author born and raised in the Midwest. She enjoys dabbling in many genres, from action to new adult, small town to sports romance. When she’s not writing, Marissa can usually be found curled up with her two pets, shopping with friends, or spending time with her family and significant other.