My Bittersweet Summer

Margaret Walsh thought her last summer before college would be a time of new beginnings, but her parents’ decision to manage a restaurant in her childhood beach town forces her to confront long-buried memories and faces from her past. As she reconnects with people from her youth, including the compelling Zach Robinson, she grapples with the possibility of second chances and whether she can open her heart again. This story explores themes of overcoming trauma, personal growth, and the hope for redemption.