Good second chance love story. Meghann, a former foster child and shy book nerd became a very successful author of YA stories and now lives in New York City. Adam, the school science geek, went on to become a marine biologist studying whales in Shelter Cove. During high school, Meghann tutored the punctuation-challenged Adam in English. The two quickly became friends with mutual crushes they were too shy to share. One sweet kiss shared lingered in their memories after they went their separate ways.

Years later, Meghann meets with her editor after turning in her latest book and is given an email from her old friend Adam. Back in Shelter Bay, he's raising funds for a hands-on children's science museum and asks if Meghann would be willing to donate some of her books for their auction. Meghann will gladly do more than that.

I loved the rekindling of Meghann and Adam's relationship. It started with the influx of memories aroused by Adam's email. I loved her call to Adam, offering to come to Shelter Cove and with multiple ideas of how she can help. I loved Adam's reaction, as he becomes nearly speechless at the thought of seeing Meghann again. The sparks flew from the moment they saw each other again, and they connected as if they'd never been apart. I loved the scene when he dropped her off at her hotel room, with their slightly awkward conversation, both trying to find a way to let the other know of their interest. Adam was sweet with his goodbye, then rapid return because he "forgot something" - the sizzling kiss he then laid on Meghann before leaving again.

I loved Meghann's enthusiastic participation in Adam's whale search and how it allowed them to spend more time together. I liked how easily they shared their pasts, including Meghann's brief marriage. I loved Adam's protectiveness as he listened to her story. I wasn't surprised that the sparks between them burst into flame so quickly or that they gave into them. I loved the scene after the orca reunion as Adam and Meghann planned their future.

I was fascinated by the whale theme running through this book. Information from how they communicate to their family/pod life to their connection to Native American practices was woven seamlessly into the story. I rooted for the lost Orca to find his way to his family and loved seeing the whole town get involved. The method Adam used was intriguing, and I enjoyed watching it play out to its successful conclusion.

As a long-time fan of the Shelter Bay series, I loved seeing characters from the earlier books. I loved the mention of the elder Douchetts, in their eighties and still holding hands. I loved seeing Adam's lunch with Sax (The Homecoming) and Dillon (Sea Glass Winter) as they gave him a hard time about Meghann's visit. Others also made appearances or were mentioned, reminding me of the fun I had reading their books. I still have some JoAnn Ross books on my TBR list and will have to move them further up the list. ( )