"Riptide: A Boys of Summer Novella" follows the romantic and tumultuous journey of a summer love affair between two young men, set against the backdrop of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant coastal towns. As they navigate their feelings amidst the pressures of family expectations and personal insecurities, the protagonists find themselves torn between their blossoming relationship and the realities of their lives. With the ocean as a metaphor for their emotions, they must learn to ride the waves of passion, heartache, and self-discovery, ultimately deciding if their connection can withstand the tides of change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Ryder Bay .

There are 182 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2020 by Independently Published .