When Brooke Adams hears of an upcoming surfing competition taking place but minutes from her home on the island of Oahu, she sees no choice but to enter. The winner of the competition is given a grand money prize, which could pave Brooke's way towards her dream college in Malibu. As one of the best young surfer's Hawaii has seen in years, she's determined to win.

It all seems plausible until the school-renowned player, Sean Parker, bombards his way into Brooke's life. He's charming, witty, gorgeous and treats girl's with blatant disrespect; a person Brooke has always wanted to stay away from. Everything changes when she repeatedly becomes the center of Sean's games and discovers a secret about him that leaves her reeling with intoxicating curiosity. The closer they become, the more intertwined Brooke and Sean's lives become, and the more she's left wondering how many secrets have been hidden from her all her life.

The Surfer's Heart

 Tonight was the night of my surfing celebration party—a ritual that we do for every competition I have ever been in, no matter how large or small. The small surfing competitions are not as grand as others. Normally, it’s nothing more than a simple barbeque at our house where my parents invite all their friends and relatives to come and support me before the big day. Tonight was a lot bigger than I could have ever expected. 


 My parents rented out a luau area with the full nine-yards. We had fire dancers, hula girls, musicians, roasted pig, a large buffet, and last, but not least, beach access. It would have been a fantasy if only other aspects of my life were spanning out. 


 My father and I have been working night and day the past week, trying to perfect every form of my surfing possible to be ready for tomorrow. The competition was quite possibly one of the biggest I have ever been in, and this party proved it. 


Chapter Eleven