Spring Break

A Sun-Drenched Escape to Self-Discovery

The moment Kayla Andrews steps onto the golden sands of Clearwater Beach, she feels a surge of possibility ripple through her veins. It is Spring Break 1989, and the sun hangs low in the sky like a promise of freedom, illuminating rows of pastel umbrellas and boisterous volleyball matches. As she settles into the rhythm of crashing waves and late-night bonfires, Kayla gradually sheds the weight of small-town expectations. Judy Baer’s vivid prose captures the warmth of friendship born in sun-bleached afternoons and the exhilarating heartbeat of a young soul on the brink of change.

Secrets Beneath Palms and Moonlight

Between crowded tiki bars and whispered confessions under swaying palm fronds, Kayla discovers that every shimmering horizon can conceal a storm. Late-night drives along coastal highways reveal hidden romances—and betrayals—that challenge her trust in those she thought closest. Under a silver-streaked sky, she confides in Mara, the enigmatic lifeguard whose calm exterior masks a past she dares not share. Baer expertly balances playful camaraderie with mounting tension, drawing readers into a world where every stolen glance and heart-pounding betrayal reshapes Kayla’s journey of self-awareness.

Transformation Amid Sand and Sea

As the final days of Spring Break unfold, Kayla stands at a crossroads between who she was and who she longs to become. A spontaneous midnight swim turns into a moment of clarity, where saltwater stings like truth and starlight feels like destiny. In reclaiming her own voice—amid laughter, tears, and the ebb of the tide—Kayla forges a new sense of purpose. With each chapter, Baer weaves a tapestry of youthful idealism, poignant heartbreak, and the triumphant resurgence of hope.

.Judy Baer is an acclaimed author celebrated for her evocative young-adult fiction. Drawing on her own experiences of seaside escapades and adolescent awakening, she crafts stories rich in emotional depth, vivid settings, and characters who resonate long after the final page is turned.