Ben Mercer has a big suprise in store for Jessica Wakefield. He's returning to Sweet Valley Shore - and bringing his supersmart girlfriend, Priya Rahman, along with him. How far will Jessica go to prove she's not a bubble-brained beach bunny?
Elizabeth Wakefield is heading back to the beach and right for the arms of gorgeous head lifeguard Ryan Taylor. But Ryan is hiding something from her - something important. Will Elizabeth's perfect summer romance be over before it even begins?
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Going beyond the call of duty . . .

"I never thought I would miss someone as much as I missed you, Liz," Ryan said softly. "I know I haven't done a great job of telling you, but . . . well, you know."
"I understand," Elizabeth answered quaveringly. For a moment Ryan gripped her around the waist so tightly it almost hurt; she let go and gently cupped her face instead. Elizabeth sighed in sweet relief. She felt his breath on her lips as he brought his face closer to hers. The tips of their noses just barely touched.
"Oh, Liz," Ryan murmered. "You're really here."
"Yes, Ryan. I'm here."
Finally Ryan's mouth met hers, first tenderly, then passionately. She was instantly lost, her head swimming and heart thudding against her chest; the world seemed to disappear when Ryan rained silken kisses all over her face. Then Ryan's lips found hers again. He and Elizabeth clung to each other for what seemed like an eternity, until finally they broke apart, gasping for air. The only other sound was the roaring of the ocean, the waves crashing in time with their breaths.

Ryan is about to take a major fall. Will Elizabeth be there to help him up? Or will he take comfort in someone new? The Truth About Ryan