Beacon Point

All James wants to do is coast through senior year under the radar, after his mother Penny relocated them to Beacon the day before school started. But his plans are thwarted on day one after he crosses paths with Grady Tomlinson, Beacon High's star quarterback. And, somehow, James finds himself unexpectedly on the football team. With more and more time together, James begins to fall for Grady. All this while learning to navigate the social circles of Beacon and actively avoid Penny and her boyfriend Ralph, the town pariah and religious zealot. Should he just risk everything and tell Grady how he feels, or play it safe? An incredibly funny and touching story of first loves, friendships, and chaotic family life, The Kings of Beacon is a triumphant debut novel by Mike Jakubowski.

A week before Joey is set to marry his fiancé Luca, he and his best friend Kris set off to celebrate his bachelor weekend. Joey and Kris return to the town of Beacon Point, the place they called home during their college years. Kris planned a weekend filled with beach adventures, hitting up old haunts, and celebrating with old friends. Their plans are thwarted when Joey and Kris stumble into a shop and meet "The Woman," who claims she has the ability to show Joey how any of his prior relationships could have turned out. Joey is soon thrust into the past, reliving former love and how different life could have been. Will Joey realize his life is better off with Luca, or will he be caught up in one of the what-ifs?