Lead the Way

Sent to spend the summer with his aunt in an unfamiliar village, sixteen-year-old Ben Farley initially plans to remain emotionally detached, working a cafe and avoiding caring too much. However, his encounters with a perceptive girl named Finley lead him to confront his feelings during a series of memorable summer experiences, revealing a deeper capacity for connection. The story also hints at a parallel past involving a girl named Erin, whose own life-changing summer unfolds behind the cafe counter. Blending humor, romance, and tenderness, Lead the Way explores themes of self-discovery and the impact of pivotal moments.