Lavender Bay

At 21, I've never felt more adrift in my life. Everyone around me is making their way into adulthood while I stay stuck in emptiness. A one-way plane ticket to Australia seemed to be the answer to breathing life in my lungs. But what was meant to be a gap year to clear my head might end up leaving me in a bigger mess than I started with. But I am not the only one struggling. And I don't think I'm strong enough to fix them either...

Within 48 whirlwind hours of landing in Sydney, Isolde's gap year transforms into a journey she never expected. She finds herself accidentally moving in with Jake, the charismatic but troubled vocalist of rock band "3 Truths 1 Lie." As if that wasn't complicated enough, a soul-igniting kiss with Asher, the band's mysterious drummer, throws her into an unexpected love triangle.

Suddenly, Isolde is thrust into the intoxicating world of backstage passes and late-night jam sessions. But as the music swells and emotions run high, she realizes that running from your problems only leads you to new ones. Caught between two band members, each carrying their own emotional baggage, Isolde must navigate not only her growing feelings but also her battles with self-doubt.

In this sun-soaked Australian backdrop, Isolde grapples with questions that plague every twenty-something: Who am I? What do I want? And in a world that seems to be moving too fast, how do I find my pace?

"Lavender Bay" is the first book in Rachel D. Oak's captivating "3 Truths 1 Lie" trilogy. This new adult contemporary romance expertly blends humor with raw emotion, creating a story that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt lost in their early twenties.

Perfect for those who grew up devouring stories on Wattpad, scrolling through Tumblr, and dreaming of rockstar romances, "Lavender Bay" is a nostalgic yet fresh take on finding love - and maybe yourself - when you least expect it.