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August, 1983, is the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party in Malibu, California. Everyone who is anyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: surfer and supermodel Nina, brothers Jay and Hud, and their adored baby sister Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over - especially as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The day is filled with anticipation and the excitement of the upcoming reunion. The Rivas have a reputation for being spoiled and indulged, but this year, tensions are high. The alcohol flows freely, the music plays, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family will all come bubbling to the surface. The party will be nothing short of a disaster when it's all over, and the siblings will face the consequences of their past actions.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Taylor Jenkins Reid
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