I have been WAITING for this book.
This follows Cal moving back to the lakehouse that his grandfather left him to complete his part to get his inheritance. When he gets there, he finds that his childhood friend and love is not only living in the lakehouse, but is shared owner and has no interest in selling.
I love Cal so much. Cal is an alcoholic who has spent most of his life being the funny brother with no care in life. Everyone from the get go sees him as a disappointment, except for Lana. Lana was there for Cal throughout their childhood until he walks away from her and breaks her heart. Now that he's back, she fights to protect not only her heart, but her daughter's too.
If there's anything I love in a man, its protectiveness. Cal is POSSESSIVE of Lana and its so hot. Despite being the one to walk away, Cal never stopped loving Lana and he makes it known from the get go. I was so hurt throughout the book whenever Cal would have to drink because of his anxiety. Especially whenever he lied to Lana about it and set them back from moving forward.
Cal and Cami's friendship and relationship was truly one of the best parts of this book. I love when a guy falls for a single parents child. Cami was such a well developed character and didn't just feel like a plot point.
I will never get over Lana and Cal. I'm so proud that Lana held her ground and that Cal went to make a change for himself and not for anyone else.
Can't wait to see what else Lauren Asher puts out next!