After a tough year of school, it's finally the summer before Ellynne's senior year. Her mother wants her to find a job, but Ellynne looks forward to spending long, lazy days relaxing on the beach. It's time for some fun!
She really misses her steady, Kip, who's away working. He's afraid she'll find someone new—and she does. Blond, easygoing Kenny is different from any boy she's ever known. He's free from responsibilities for the summer and just wants to have a good time. Ellynne's sure that all work and no play makes a dull girl. But what about all play?