Bud and Carolina met when they were young, in one look at each other, they knew they were each other's destiny. In their youth, they thought that love would be enough salve for any and all wounds. In the thirty three years since, they've found it is not the case, and yet their love endures. What also endures is a heartache and distrust over past heartaches. One calm day in 2008, Bud goes out on his shrimping boat alone since his right hand man has let him down, and he falls off the radar. As a storm brews, and he is two hours late, a search party is called together and the town bands together to find the husband, father and grandfather alive. As the story is told, their memories from meeting on are told and woven into the story seamlessly.

The passion between Bud and Carolina was simple, deep, and passionate, and it was really conveyed well in the story. I know I cry a lot, but towards the end of this book I really lost it. The writing was simple seamless and heartfelt. I felt connected to the story and the characters and was rooting for the best outcome in the main plot and all the plotlines. It was a quick breezy read, but one that definitely stuck with you.