She came to paradise to escape heartbreak. He's the captain with a past he's not ready to share. Falling for each other wasn't part of the plan.Tessa isn't supposed to be here alone. But when her now ex-boyfriend backs out of their friends' luxury catamaran cruise through French Polynesia, she's left navigating island life-and her emotions-solo. Russ has one rule as a charter captain: never get involved with guests. But Tessa's curiosity, sense of adventure, and quiet vulnerability make her hard to ignore. As sun-soaked days drift into starry nights, an undeniable connection begins to form. But with their worlds oceans apart, will one unforgettable week be enough? A vacation romance with tropical breezes, sizzling kisses but no spice, and a slow-burn love that just might last a lifetime. Tropes: for those who love forbidden romance, fish out of water, vacation romance, summer fling, travel, kisses-only, clean romance.