Charly Johnson, faced with the heartbreaking reality of her mother's impending demise due to cancer, created a bucket list in a poignant attempt to make the most of the limited time they had left together. Tragically, her mother passed away before they could complete the entire list, but she made Charly promise to carry on and live her life to the fullest.

Next on Charly's agenda is spending the summer in a picturesque coastal mountain city in Maine. The charming town promises ample opportunities for adventure, and the quirky inn owner immediately puts her at ease in her new guest house accommodations. However, there is one catch – the guest house belongs to the owner's gruff and reclusive nephew, Bryce Holden.

Bryce's story is one of profound loss and disillusionment. Once a star player in the NFL, a career-ending spinal injury abruptly ended his football dreams. Worse still, the people he thought would stand by him abandoned him the moment he was no longer a celebrated athlete. Traumatized by this betrayal, Bryce has since retreated from the world, preferring the solitude of his reclusive lifestyle as a means of protecting his vulnerable heart.

The last thing Bryce needs is to become entangled with a beautiful woman who, like everyone else, will inevitably leave him. Yet, when he catches sight of Charly's unfinished bucket list and the tender wounds she wears so openly, something shifts within him. Resolving to help her on her journey, Bryce finds himself drawn to Charly's spirited determination and the genuine warmth she radiates, despite the risks to his own well-being.

As Charly and Bryce embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, they must navigate the challenges of their pasts and the growing connection between them. Both are acutely aware that their time together is limited, as Charly's stay in the guest house is temporary. Yet, the more they learn about each other, the more they are confronted with the possibility of a future that transcends their initial reservations.

This story delves into the complex themes of love, loss, and the courage to rebuild one's life in the face of adversity. With mature content woven throughout, it invites readers to explore the depths of the human experience and the transformative power of unexpected connections.

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