WELCOME

Aliya Jacobs has always counted down the days to summer at Lake Carrington—sunlit swims
in turquoise water, lazy afternoons at her uncle’s cabin, and every moment spent with her best
friend, Nick. But this summer brings an unwelcome surprise... Nick’s cousin Wyatt.
Sharp-tongued, guarded, and openly resentful of the out-of-towners he calls “hillies,” Wyatt
clashes with Aliya from the moment they meet. Yet when a late-night rescue leads them to a
reclusive old man—and a map tied to Jesse Carrington’s long-lost treasure—their rivalry turns
into something far more complicated.
Whispers of hidden clues begin to surface, suggesting the legend might be real. At the same
time, the powerful Elias Corporation is closing in, determined to transform Lake Carrington into
a luxury resort that could destroy Nick’s family store and the town Aliya loves.
Reluctantly forced to work together, Aliya and Wyatt race to uncover the truth before time
runs out. But as danger grows and secrets unravel, they must decide what matters more: finding
a treasure that could save the lake... or risking their hearts on something even more uncertain.
This summer, nothing at Lake Carrington will stay buried.