Through the voice of a young girl, the life of the people known as Irish Travelers is explored. Megan spends her summers traveling around the Irish countryside with her family. They move from place to place, hauling their camper behind their old car. But they aren't on vacation. This is their way of life. Megan and her family are Travelers. As part of their summer life, Megan's father works odd jobs, from fieldwork to roofing houses. Despite the rough living, Megan loves her life and the freedom that comes from traveling the open road. But at summer's end, when there's no more work to be had, the family moves to the city of Dublin. The camper is parked and they move into a cramped house. Megan and her siblings attend the local school as their parents struggle to make ends meet. And as the seasons pass, Megan counts down the days until she can return to her summer life. Gloria Whelan's other books in the Tales of the World series are Waiting for the Owl's Call, Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers (2008 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner), and Yatandou (a Junior Library Guild selection). Ms. Whelan lives in Michigan. Beth Peck earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated many books for children, including A Christmas Memory, Just Like Josh Gibson, and Music for the End of Time. Ms. Peck lives in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Megan Ausia Waverly is a beautiful social media influencer and stay-at-home wife who resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her millionaire husband, James Waverly. James is in the cryptocurrency business and spoils Megan financially, providing them with luxurious vacation homes in Miami and Los Angeles. Despite this, Megan has a tendency to shop recklessly and flirt with other men behind James's back, even when they are out together. She keeps a diary of her sexual escapades and feels guilty afterward but continues to cheat on her husband. Megan's best friend, Lila Hamilton, and her social media manager, Alicia Sanders, are her closest confidantes. However, unbeknownst to Megan, a private detective named Thomas Bennett has been following her every move and documenting her infidelity. As if that wasn't enough, real estate mogul Maxwell Cunningham is also trying to seduce Megan out of jealousy towards James. But Megan is suspicious of Maxwell and never takes him seriously, thinking that someone is trying to catch her in the act by sending him. Despite James's desire to have children, Megan always finds a reason to delay starting a family. She doesn't want the responsibility that comes with being a parent, but she knows that revealing this to James could lead to divorce. Meanwhile, she seeks solace in therapy sessions with Dr. Evelyn Brooks. As time goes on, the tension between Megan and James rises as she continues to cheat on him without remorse. The strain on their marriage becomes unbearable, with James becoming increasingly suspicious of Megan's behavior. Eventually, everything comes to a head when James discovers Megan's diary and confronts her about her infidelity. In the end, Megan must face the consequences of her actions as James decides whether or not to forgive her, or never let what she has been doing reach the light of day. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.

Megan, the eldest of three sisters, has worked hard since their parents passed away. She’s determined to protect their ranch and her younger sisters. But Megan is now at risk of losing the ranch due to financial problems. During this tough time, she receives the help of someone unexpected—her neighbor Travis. Travis always used to make fun of her when they were children; now he’s a cowboy and a rodeo competitor. He suggests to Megan that they have a temporary one-year marriage so Megan can repay her debt with his money. She doesn’t know what Travis is planning, but she doesn’t really have a choice… Will Megan really accept his proposal?

Originally published in hardcover in 2021 by Aladdin.

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First eleven-year-old Megan is astonished when her mother insists on taking her and her younger brother up to the lake cottage a week before school is out; then they find mysterious strangers following them.