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Addy Price is the hardworking backbone of her quirky family on Smuggler's Hideaway, balancing multiple jobs and songwriting dreams with the responsibility of raising her three younger siblings. Her structured world is upended when she meets Gage Edwards, a star NFL player vacationing on the island. Initially unimpressed by his fame and wary of 'landlubbers' who inevitably leave, Addy keeps her guard up even as Gage’s persistent, genuine charms—and his unexpected bond with her chaotic family—begin to wear her down. As Gage faces professional pressure to choose between his career and his heart, Addy must confront deep-seated fears of abandonment and a family secret that has kept her tethered to the island. Together, the professional athlete and the small-town songwriter must decide if they can build a permanent 'team' despite their vastly different worlds. This heartwarming romance blends small-town charm, high-stakes sports, and the emotional complexities of found family. Comparable works include It Happened One Summer