Book #1 in the Hierchary series. In the picturesque haven of Alexandria, where the tranquil waters mirror the azure sky and whispering winds carry tales of old, Summer Van Doren returns to her ancestral home following her father's untimely passing. But her homecoming is far from serene. Beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic island, old rivalries simmer and new tensions brew, particularly with the formidable DeLauer family, whose enmity threatens to disrupt the fragile peace of Alexandria. As Summer grapples with the weight of her loss and the intricacies of her family's history, she discovers that the surface composure masks a turbulent undercurrent of secrets and desires. With each passing day, the lines blur between friend and foe, love and hate, as Summer finds herself drawn deeper into the tangled web of Alexandria's history. And amidst the lush beauty of summer, where every breeze carries the scent of possibility and every sunset paints the sky with hues of passion, Summer must confront not only her own demons but also the dark truths that have long lain dormant. It doesn't make it easier that the one and only Creed DeLauer is set on bothering her. But why? What has he planned out?