Main Characters

1. Eliza "Liza" Rae Whitaker

• Age: 26
• Birthday: June 15
• Nickname: Liza
• Province/State: Seabrook, Maine
• Occupation: Aspiring novelist and part-time librarian
• Crush: Nathan Calloway
• Face Claim: Brianna Mizura
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Personality:
• Dreamy, compassionate, and introspective.
• A natural storyteller with a vivid imagination but often hesitates to act on her emotions.
• Loyal to her roots and loves the simplicity of small-town life.
• Background:
• Moved to Seabrook at age six with her parents.
• Grew up harboring big dreams but chose to stay behind to care for her mother after her father passed away.
• She's secretly been writing stories inspired by her and Nathan's adventures.
• Likes:
• Reading old classics, coastal sunsets, cherry pie, stargazing, and rainy days.
• Dislikes:
• Confrontation, crowded cities, broken promises, and coffee.
• Strengths:
• Creative thinker and empathetic listener.
• Weaknesses:
• Fear of change and indecisiveness.

2. Nathan "Nate" James Calloway

• Age: 27
• Birthday: September 23
• Nickname: Nate
• Province/State: Seabrook, Maine (currently returning after five years in New York City)
• Occupation: Photographer and freelance travel writer
• Crush: Eliza Whitaker
• Face Claim: Jacob Elordi
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Personality:
• Charismatic, adventurous, and a little restless.
• Has a knack for making everyone feel at ease but struggles with expressing vulnerability.
• Deeply nostalgic for the life he left behind in Seabrook.
• Background:
• Grew up in Seabrook, spending most of his childhood with Eliza.
• Left for New York City to chase a career in photography but found the fast pace unfulfilling.
• Returns to Seabrook to reassess his life and rebuild old connections.
• Likes:
• Photography, road trips, campfires, dogs, and blueberry pancakes.
• Dislikes:
• Staying in one place too long, dishonesty, overly formal settings, and heights.
• Strengths:
• Adaptable and charming with a sharp eye for beauty in everyday life.
• Weaknesses:
• Avoids emotional conversations and often runs from his problems.

Supporting Characters

3. Mia "Mimi" Thompson

• Age: 26
• Birthday: April 3
• Nickname: Mimi
• Province/State: Seabrook, Maine
• Occupation: Café owner and Eliza's best friend
• Crush: Lucas Carter
• Face Claim: Peyton List
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Personality:
• Outgoing, witty, and fiercely loyal.
• Acts as Eliza's confidant and occasional voice of reason.
• Likes:
• Baking, community events, and teasing Eliza about Nathan.
• Dislikes:
• People who underestimate her and bland coffee.

4. Lucas "Luke" Carter

• Age: 27
• Birthday: November 8
• Nickname: Luke
• Province/State: Portland, Maine (recently moved to Seabrook)
• Occupation: Doctor at the local clinic
• Crush: Mia Thompson
• Face Claim: Kevin Quinn
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Personality:
• Kind, responsible, and slightly reserved.
• Acts as a potential romantic rival to Nathan but becomes a supportive friend to Eliza.
• Likes:
• Hiking, vintage cars, and classic rock.
• Dislikes:
• Messy situations and shallow conversations.

Antagonist Character

5. Vanessa "Nessa" Greer

• Age: 27
• Birthday: July 19
• Nickname: Nessa
• Province/State: New York City, New York (Nathan's ex-girlfriend)
• Occupation: Art gallery curator
• Face Claim: Kennadee Kay Haddock
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Personality:
• Ambitious, cunning, and a little manipulative.
• Returns to Nathan's life in an attempt to rekindle their relationship, adding tension to his and Eliza's dynamic.
• Likes:
• High-end art, luxury travel, and being in control.
• Dislikes:
• Small towns, rejection, and Eliza (though she hides it well).

Key Dynamics:
• Eliza & Nathan: Lifelong best friends on the cusp of something deeper.
• Mia & Eliza: A supportive friendship filled with humor and honesty.
• Nathan & Vanessa: A lingering past that threatens to complicate his return to Seabrook.
• Lucas & Nathan: Mutual respect but subtle competition for Eliza's affection.

These characters create a dynamic web of relationships that drive the plot, blending nostalgia, romantic tension, and personal growth.