Secret Summer

In this heartwarming story, appraiser Rachel finds herself in a small California town on a mission to assess a property for her high-profile client. The property happens to be the beloved local library, which the client plans to acquire and transform into an opulent resort and spa. Despite her initial reluctance, Rachel takes up the challenge, only to discover that the library is the heart of the community - a place where friendships are forged, dreams take flight, and history comes alive.Collaborating with local writer Jake, Rachel embarks on an emotional journey to save the endangered library from a fate that would rob the town of its cultural and social hub. With their shared passion for preserving the library's heritage, they navigate a labyrinth of legal obstacles while juggling personal struggles, family commitments, and the pursuit of long-lost treasures. Through their shared experience, Rachel and Jake grow to understand the true value of community, friendship, and the power of literature to inspire and transform lives.As the clock ticks down on the library's uncertain fate, the duo must rally the townspeople, stand up to powerful forces, and unravel the mystery of Captain Black Bart's hidden treasures in a race against time that will change their lives forever.