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Under the Gulf Coast Sun
A coming-of-age tale set against the sun-soaked beaches of 1970s Port Aransas, Rhudy weaves a love letter to the people and culture of the Texas coast and the enduring allure of the Gulf of Mexico.
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The last thing on Kassie Hernandez’s mind is falling in love, but when she meets surfer Connor O’Reilly at one of Port Aransas’s famous Pod House parties in 1978, everything changes.
Kassie and Connor can’t keep their hands off each other, and Kassie senses a growing threat to her lifelong dream of working in the space program. Connor is falling for her fast, but Kassie is attracting the attention of every man on the Island – is Connor Mr. Right or just Mr. Right Now?
Unsure of themselves, the inexperienced couple navigates their feelings and passions, struggle through conflict and jealousy against a backdrop of wild parties, comical bar episodes, epic surf sessions, and family dynamics that have formed their most sensitive vulnerabilities. Kassie can’t handle a jealous man with no self-confidence who wants her to stay home in the kitchen. Her uncle did that to her aunt, who was so brilliant that she got a scholarship to study math at MIT, but she never went to college. Connor fears being dumped by a woman he loves – a fear caused by his mother abandoning him and his father when she ran off with another man.
Kassie’s end-of-summer party turns disastrous, as both believe their worst fears about each other are true. Separated by alcohol-fueled anger and questionable decisions, they both have deep regrets. After talking it over with her Mom and most trusted friend, Kassie decides to make amends. Connor discovers he completely misinterpreted what he saw happen at the party. But before they let each other know they want to give themselves a second chance, Connor is lost at sea in a freak accident. Their determination to reunite is pitted against the awesome, deep, and indifferent power of the Gulf.
Port Aransas, Texas has been a beloved vacation destination for millions of Texans for decades. This story of second chances, ambition, and heartfelt love will appeal to everyone who has fond memories and a tinge of nostalgia for summers past, wild spring break parties, and all those chill times spent gazing out at the beauty and mystery of the sea.
Details
Category: Romance, Historical Fiction
Publication Date: April 11, 2025
ISBN (paper): 978-1-965766-04-0
ISBN (ebook): 978-1-965766-05-7
Pages: 266
Trim size: 5.5 x 8.5
Reviews
Dan Parker, editor of the Port Aransas South Jetty newspaper and co-author of Surfing Corpus Christi and Port Aransas“Under the Gulf Coast Sun will enchant you as it follows a group of young-adult surfers coming of age on the Texas coast in the late 1970s. This book captures it all, from junk surf frustration to the joy of seeing storm swells arrive, all amidst the ever-present scents of salt air, coconut tanning oil and romance.”
Sherri Shackelford, Bestselling author and professional editor“Under the Gulf Coast Sun is not just a story; it's a heartfelt journey of love, ambition, and second chances that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.”
Phil Shook, author of author of Flyfishing The Texas Coast“Kassie, the math whiz daughter of a NASA scientist, is dealing with feelings of womanhood and leaving home for college. What better way to sort all this out than to have a summer fling with surfer boy Connor at an iconic beach destination on the Texas Coast? Here, Kassie and Connor get to know each other better while navigating boorish beach crowds, tiger sharks and storm-driven surf. It's tourist season on the Texas Coast and readers better bring some strong sunblock because the Kassie and Connor romance heats up like a Mustang Island sand dune at high noon in July.”
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Reviews
Dan Parker, editor of the Port Aransas South Jetty newspaper and co-author of Surfing Corpus Christi and Port Aransas“Under the Gulf Coast Sun will enchant you as it follows a group of young-adult surfers coming of age on the Texas coast in the late 1970s. This book captures it all, from junk surf frustration to the joy of seeing storm swells arrive, all amidst the ever-present scents of salt air, coconut tanning oil and romance.”
Sherri Shackelford, Bestselling author and professional editor“Under the Gulf Coast Sun is not just a story; it's a heartfelt journey of love, ambition, and second chances that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.”
Phil Shook, author of author of Flyfishing The Texas Coast“Kassie, the math whiz daughter of a NASA scientist, is dealing with feelings of womanhood and leaving home for college. What better way to sort all this out than to have a summer fling with surfer boy Connor at an iconic beach destination on the Texas Coast? Here, Kassie and Connor get to know each other better while navigating boorish beach crowds, tiger sharks and storm-driven surf. It's tourist season on the Texas Coast and readers better bring some strong sunblock because the Kassie and Connor romance heats up like a Mustang Island sand dune at high noon in July.”
USA Today bestselling author Deanna Roy“The Texas Gulf Coast in the late seventies is a nonstop beach party until Kassie, a tourist who can ride the barrel like a pro, becomes the obsession of a cluster of young surfers. Every gathering is a jockey for a position near her, but she singles out Connor, who actually listens to her talk of a future in aeronautics. The rolling surf with its fickle waves and ever-present danger serves as both the backdrop and the catalyst in this sharp coming-of-age story about two young people trying to savor their last carefree days before facing the inevitable transition to adults.”
Ari Honarvar, author of the award-winning novel A Girl Called Rumi"Under the Gulf Coast Sun is a sunlit cocktail of surf, budding romance, and self-discovery. In this slice-of-life novel, Rhudy invites the reader to escape into the nostalgic charm of 1970s Port Aransas and explore the challenges of finding one’s voice amidst the clamor of ambition, young love, and life’s unpredictable tides."
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