This captivating novel, set in the nostalgic early 1950's, tells the story of a teenage boy growing up on the shores of Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee. His mother died giving him birth, therefore the only guidance through the most influential period of his life, childhood and adolescence, came solely from his father and uncle. His first love was the beautiful lake on which the three resided. The bond was so strong that he decided to become a fishing and hunting guide at an early age, which only increased his love for the spectacular body of water. But when he met an even more beautiful and alluring girl, the old lake met its match. This set the stage for a thrilling and scintillating romance filled with adventure and intrigue...with an ending that will melt even the hardest of hearts.