Gianna and Alex have just buried their mother. Now, they have to move back to St. Petersburg, Florida, to live with their recovering alcoholic father. All the new changes, however, may be more than Gia can bear. While Alex turns to football and flirting with girls, she holds her emotions inside. Together, they make sense of their new lives as Gianna finds herself falling for Travis.

Travis is not without his own issues. Between his insecurities and other people meddling in his life, he finds strength in Gianna. He vows to be there for her, doing everything he can to make it happen. The Ocean is a story of loss, redemption, and finding happiness in the middle of it all.