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'We saw a sign on the freeway.
It said, "Once Perilous Now Safe," something like that, about a bridge or something, and I said' � she was looking at Tim - that's me!'

The classic beach getaway, sun, sand, and a whole lot of unresolved emotional tension. In Time Together, Luke Horton throws a group of old friends into a coastal retreat that is less about relaxation and more about confronting the messy realities of adulthood.

Phil, reeling from his mother’s death, invites his friends to his family’s beach house, hoping for some kind of solace (or at least a distraction). But, as with any good literary holiday, what follows is a mix of nostalgia, unspoken resentments, and the kind of existential pondering that pairs best with a glass of wine at sunset. Marriages are tested, friendships are scrutinized, and time itself becomes a quiet antagonist, reminding everyone that they are no longer the carefree young adults they once were.

Horton has a keen eye for the small moments that define relationships, the awkward pauses, the unsaid things that linger in the air, the way a single glance can carry years of meaning. His writing is observant, occasionally biting, but always deeply human. If you’ve ever been on a group trip and felt both comforted and stifled by the people around you, you’ll find a lot to relate to here.

Time Together is a novel about love, loneliness, and the passage of time. It’s tender, sharply written, and proof that sometimes, the best vacations are the ones that force you to face yourself. Just maybe don’t expect to come back feeling refreshed.

I Highly Recommend.

Many thanks to Scribe Publications for my Advanced readers copy.