Summer by the River

Mary Quinn never planned to come back to Willow Creek for long — just long enough to help restore the old river dock her late father once built. But when she finds herself working side by side with Isaac Reed, her steadfast childhood friend and once-secret crush, summer takes an unexpected turn.

Isaac has always been rooted in Willow Creek — steady, patient, and content by the water's edge. Rebuilding the dock with Mary feels like reclaiming a piece of the past… and maybe a glimpse of the future he's always quietly hoped for.

As the sun-soaked days roll on, the two rediscover laughter, trust, and the simple rhythm of life by the river. Between sawdust and starlight, they find themselves rebuilding more than just wood and nails — they're piecing together a home neither of them realized they were missing.

In the heart of summer, where love grows as naturally as wildflowers, Mary and Isaac learn that sometimes the best things in life are the ones you come back to — and that love, like the river, always finds its way home.