June Baby

In "June Baby," a poignant debut novel, a young woman named Ruth navigates love, loss, and a life-changing secret during a transformative summer on Block Island. At seventeen, she finds solace with Diana Beckett, a renowned photographer, after the death of her mother, returning annually to confront her grief and experience first love with Diana's nephew, Charlie. A decade later, following Diana's sudden passing, Ruth returns to the island, where she seeks to confess her feelings to Charlie but discovers unexpected revelations that challenge her understanding of her past. This tender tale explores the intertwining of romance and grief amidst the enchanting coastal landscape.