This January is different. School is over for Alex Delaney and he's waiting for his tertiary offer – only 17 days away. The waiting is killing him. He's not expecting much from January. Bodysurfing, TV, but mainly waiting. So he's not ready for the girl who cuts past him on a wave. Not at all prepared for her perfect balance on the board, the bare elegant muscles of her shoulders and back. Just a girl. Compelling green eyes, gold skin something graceful and elusive about her. January is about to change.