Pentas Bay Florida

Pentas Bay was always her plan — PB University, the house her father Luciano bought for her and Blake, a future she'd already mapped out from Beverly Hills. Then her parents died and she arrived anyway. Alone, ahead of schedule, carrying grief and a set of keys to a house that was meant to feel like home.

Ambitious, hardworking, and unflinchingly capable — just like their father. Blake was already deep into her residency at PB Memorial when Noa arrived. She holds everything together so her little sister doesn't have to. She's been doing that her whole life. Whether she wants to stop is a different question.

Pre-law, from Boston, and Eliot's roommate. He's steady, present, and genuinely good — the kind of person who shows up when it matters and asks for nothing in return. He carries something heavy, though he rarely lets it show. The kind of person you trust immediately, which makes everything more complicated.

Pre-law, sharp, and carrying his father's last name like a weight he never asked for. His dad is ruthless and powerful; his mom Amanda is warm but spectacularly irresponsible. Growing up, Eliot's house was more home than his own. He'd do anything for Eliot — and almost nothing for anyone else. Then Noa showed up.

Pre-med, one of five siblings, raised in a house full of noise and unconditional love. Eliot is the kind of person who makes any room feel easier — Julian's oldest friend, Matt's roommate, and quickly Noa's person. He deflects everything with humour and sarcasm, which works brilliantly as a strategy until it comes to Harper.

Ginger curls, a future in journalism, and the kind of warmth that makes people trust her immediately. She practically raised herself — her mom Ashlyn never quite recovered from being left, and Harper learned early to take care of everything on her own. She became Noa's best friend within days of meeting her.

Business student, Harper's roommate, and the most visibly put-together person in Pentas Bay. She grew up in Chicago with parents who cared deeply about appearances. Brooke became very good at meeting their standards. She colour-codes her planner, folds her towels with precision, and always knows the right thing to say.

He owns PB Brew on the promenade and Pentilla right next door — somehow making both feel like exactly where you're supposed to be. He's the kind of person who remembers your order and your bad week and makes you feel seen without making a thing of it. Blake's closest friend in town, and the one person who sees through her carefully managed composure.