Welcome to Beach Town

In Susan Wiggs' latest novel, the idyllic California beach town of Alara Cove faces upheaval when high school valedictorian Nikki Graziola reveals a shocking secret during her graduation speech. This revelation disrupts the community's harmony and ignites a personal reckoning for Nikki, who, after years of exile and burgeoning fame as a competition surfer abroad, returns to a transformed town filled with old friendships, rivalries, and the possibility of unexpected romance. As Alara Cove grapples with its secrets, Nikki seeks to rebuild her life and find joy and redemption.