It's Not Summer Without You

Belly Conklin's world has irrevocably shifted. The carefree, sun-drenched summers at Cousins Beach, once synonymous with laughter and the Fisher boys, are now a distant, painful memory. A year has passed since Susannah's death, and the once-unbreakable bonds within the group have frayed. Conrad, the brooding older brother whom Belly has always loved, has pushed everyone away, disappearing into the depths of his grief and academic struggles. His absence leaves a gaping hole, not just in Belly's heart, but in the entire Fisher family dynamic. Jeremiah, Conrad's younger brother and Belly's steadfast best friend, is also reeling from the loss and the changes it has wrought. When Jeremiah calls with the alarming news that Conrad has vanished from college, Belly knows, instinctively, that all roads lead back to Cousins Beach. Reluctantly, she joins Jeremiah on a quest to find Conrad, hoping to salvage the last vestiges of their shared past. This summer, however, is not about turning pretty; it's about confronting harsh realities, navigating the complexities of first love and devastating loss, and deciding whether to chase a fading dream or embrace a new, uncertain future.