Sunburn

In the early 1990s, in the quiet Irish town of Crossmore, Lucy knows exactly what’s expected of her: fall in love with the boy next door, settle into marriage, raise a family—and never, ever speak the truth aloud. The truth that she doesn't want any of it. That she can't stop thinking about Susannah, her best friend.

For years, Lucy hides her feelings, convinced there’s no place for them in a town like Crossmore. But the summer before graduation changes everything. Her bond with Susannah deepens into something undeniable—and dangerous. As the weight of their secret grows heavier, Lucy finds herself caught between love and fear, freedom and duty.

When Susannah refuses to keep hiding, Lucy is faced with a heartbreaking choice: protect the life she's been told she should want, or risk everything for the one she truly does.

Tender, atmospheric, and quietly devastating, Sunburn captures the intensity of first love and the suffocating pressure of growing up in a place where everyone knows your name—and your secrets.