Tides of First Love

By Derek Kenmuir

Lia Santos has always dreamed of more than the mill town she grew up in. With Filipino roots and a passion for design, she imagines a future in Vancouver's fashion world, far from the gossip and limits of Powell River. When Jason Walker returns home after dropping out of university, weighed down by shame and uncertainty, he never expects Lia to spark something he thought he had lost.

Their chemistry is undeniable, unfolding over a summer of bonfires at Willingdon Beach, late-night films at the Patricia Theatre, dances at Dwight Hall, and storms on Powell Lake. Yet as small-town whispers grow louder and their paths pull in opposite directions, love alone may not be enough.

When Lia's acceptance letter arrives from Vancouver, she must choose between chasing her dream or holding on to the boy who feels like home. Jason stays behind, rooted in the only life he knows, as both of them learn that first love can be as breathtaking as it is heartbreaking.

Tides of First Love is the unforgettable beginning of the Hearts on the Coast series, where the beauty of British Columbia's coastline collides with the trials of young love, family ties, and the choices that shape a lifetime.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNJ89C2Y
• ISBN13: 9798299254006
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"