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Violence
Barely any
The accident that killed Eva's boyfriend; some physical altercations
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some strong words
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit-adjacent romantic content
Substance Use
Some
Drinking is the inciting incident; college sports culture
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Survivor's guilt and the slow permission to be happy again; grief after drunk driving
What this book is about
Eva Brooks has spent the summer working for old Mack Cage as punishment after a drunk driving accident killed her boyfriend. Cage York—Mack's grandson—returns from baseball camp to find her on his farm. While It Lasts is the Sea Breeze novel with the most complicated emotional backstory, dealing with survivor's guilt and the process of returning to life.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit-adjacent romantic content
Survivor's guilt—boyfriend killed in drunk driving accident
Strong language
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