It was just a childhood promise that somehow turned into a pretend relationship. But suddenly, our fake love is feeling like the real deal . . . This one time at church camp, Tim Chaney and I made a promise. If neither of us was married by the time we turned twenty-five, then we'd marry each other. But deep down, I wasn't worried. I knew I was going to marry Brent Faulkner one day. So when I find out Brent's about to get hitched to someone else, I decide Tim is the person to help a girl out. There's only one problem… he thought our long-ago agreement was for real. I've been smitten with Annie Broussard since the moment I met her. We were just fourteen, but I knew the spunky, smart--if a teeny bit awkward--redhead was all I'd ever want. That feeling only got stronger because Annie grew up to be a beautiful woman. The only trouble is, she doesn't have eyes for me. When Annie reaches out to me in a last-ditch effort to snag the man of her dreams, I find a fresh swell of determination... and that childhood promise is my ace in the hole. Dip your toes into the ocean waters of Simoneaux Bayou and let the warm sands and wild waves carry your soul to a place where love can always be found...