Nine stories set in the universe of the author's previous novels includes a visit with friends of Mallory Blessing three years after her death and Margot Carmichael encouraging her husband to reunite with his ex.

The summer after her first year of college, Isobel "Belly" Conklin is faced with a choice between Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher, brothers she has always loved, when Jeremiah proposes marriage and Conrad confesses that he still loves her.

Eva is very excited about a beach vacation with her family and best friend Lucy, but her secret fear of swimming where there might be hungry sharks could keep her from finding the legendary mermowls.

When things go wrong during a day at the beach, like a ball that drifts away or a gooey ice cream mess, a father could do a lot of things but always picks the loving one.

While visiting his girlfriend Summer in Malibu, Teddy stumbles upon two mysteries involving a blown-up whale explosion and a string of beach sand thefts, but his investigation is sidetracked by a rumor that his girlfriend is dating a celebrity, leading him to question their relationship.

When Liberty, a golden retriever puppy, runs away from her family during a beach fireworks display, the Petersons try to bring her home.

Llama Llama has an exciting day at the beach where he builds a sandcastle and goes for a swim.

"It's time to hit the beach with Emma, Andrea, Mia, Olivia, and Stephanie! Whether they're learning to lifeguard, hunting for hidden treasure, building sand castles, or planning the perfect surprise party, these five friends are always there for one another--no matter where the adventures take them!"--Back cover.