Welcome to Narragansett, Rhode Island. A playground of wild surf, decadent lobster rolls, and jaw-dropping wealth. After a life-altering health scare, ruggedly handsome TwinFin surfwear mogul Ansel Wolf is ordered to overhaul his lifestyle and eating habits. On a business trip to Reading, fate intervenes in the form of Velda Yoder, an enchanting, sheltered Amish beauty with an effortless knack for healthy cooking. When their worlds collide in a chance Pennsylvania encounter, Ansel can't resist offering Velda the opportunity to escape for the summer to his oceanfront Rhode Island mansion before her rumspringa is over. Velda, craving one last, wild adventure before forever surrendering to her Ordinung’s strict rules, plunges into Ansel’s decadent world of electric cars, seaside surf competitions, & private jets. As the exhilarating, sun-drenched days break down her inhibitions; Velda discovers carnal desires she never knew existed. With her mind and body now awakened to the pleasures of such a taboo new life, Ansel finds himself falling, enamored by her innocence, entranced by her lust for new experiences, and aching for her, despite their age difference. But when a heart-shattering letter arrives from home, Velda’s summer of awakening spirals into turmoil. She must make a heavy choice: risk permanent exile from her family and faith or forever walk away from the man who sets her soul ablaze. Rumspringa is the second standalone novel of Odessa Alba’s award-winning New England Billionaires contemporary series. Dive in for an emotional and heartfelt coming-of-age romance with a tear-jerking HEA, perfect for fans of age gap romance, billionaire heartthrobs, and unforgettable opposites-attract love stories. Published by Rusty Ogre Publishing. *** The Billionaire's Assistant - Winner of the TOP PICK Award - 2025 - Author Shout Literary Competition *** "A well-written story of a young Amish woman leaving her small world to become a temporary cook for Ansel Wolf a surfwear mogul. Velda sees and experiences the forbidden things she never dreamed possible. In the end Velda must make a hard decision to stay in this new life with a man she has developed feelings for or return to her former life in her Amish community. Romance, fun and adventure lead Velda to the only decision she could possibly make. A very entertaining story with likeable characters." - Amazon reviewer "Rumspringa was so good. This is the first book I have read from the author and she blew me away. The storyline is original and well written. You can feel the chemistry between Velda and Ansel." - Amazon reviewer "This is an entertaining age, gap billionaire romance, book that grabs your attention and holds it from beginning to end. The storyline is intriguing as the elements unfold. The characters are well written with steamy chemistry together." - Amazon reviewer "I loved this well written and captivating romance. Our main characters Ansel and Velda are worlds apart in so many ways, but I love their connection. I also loved some of the education of how the Amish live as I'm not well versed on many of their traditions. I quite enjoyed that. A wonderfully addictive read and I can't wait for more in this series!" - Amazon reviewer "Ansel finds himself having to undergo a life change. He connects with Velda who has the skills to make it possible and offers her a job away from everything she has ever known. Away from her community Velda gets an eye-opener, and her small world will never be the same. Will she grab hold of everything that Ansel has to offer leaving behind her Amish roots? This intriguing story blends two cultures together for an overwhelming experience that has love unfolding for Ansel and Velda amidst the surfing waves where the wealthy rule." - Amazon reviewer Odessa has a passion for writing stories that rivet and excite readers and aims to create stories that feel like an escape from the mundane. She is a recipient of the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence. She is also an award-winning filmmaker, artist, film industry grip, and cancer survivor. She spent over a decade working on high-budget films and television shows. She's enjoyed writing fiction since she was young, scrawling scripts into spiral-bound notebooks in her parents' basement. Though born in Wyoming and spending most of her adult life in the deep American South, she now lives on the beach in Connecticut with her boyfriend, various small pets, and rambunctious jack russel terror. When she isn't writing or reading, she's usually partaking in a masochistic puzzle, tending to her massive vegetable garden, fumbling through an escape room, or kayak fishing.Odessa Alba is a romance pen name (an easy way to keep her genre fiction separate for readers) & has published award-winning extreme horror under her real name, Erica Summers, and also has an upcoming hilarious cozy mystery series under the pen name Trixie Fairdale.