**This book can be read as a standalone. The previous two books, fALLINg into Summer and fALLINg into Senior Year, take place six years before and lead up to this book, which ends with a HEA**EverlyI left New York City to escape my past and because it was best for my friends and ex-boyfriend. I never intended to come back, but what do I do when it’s the only place I could land a job? I had every intention of never seeing my ex again, but fate decided otherwise. After bumping into him for the first time in six years, I knew it would be a struggle to stay away, even though I know I need to.JamesThe love of my life left me six years ago and I finally decided to take matters in my own hands to get her back. She doesn’t know it, but I’ve been keeping tabs on her since she left and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. I found it when she was looking for a job fresh out of college, and I intervened to get her back in New York City. She may not want to see me, but I’m determined to do whatever it takes to make her mine again.Will Everly's past and other outside forces keep them apart again? Or will their love be enough to fight through it all?