Sophia Carter has always found her peace under the sweeping branches of the willow tree, perched high above the town’s swimming hole. Quiet, kind-hearted, and happiest with a book in her lap, she never expected her summer sanctuary to be interrupted by Ryker — a loud, charming, and unstoppable athlete just passing through. What begins as curiosity soon grows into something neither of them can ignore: stolen laughter, tender secrets, and the unforgettable rush of first love. But summer is fleeting, and when the season ends, so must their time together. At the willow tree, they make a promise — one day, somehow, they will meet again. Years later, fate brings Sophia and Ryker back to the same town. She’s a doctor now, steady and dedicated. He’s a basketball star, living in the spotlight. Both are committed to other people, yet the pull between them hasn’t faded with time. As old feelings resurface and new choices press in, the willow tree becomes their anchor once more — a place of love, heartbreak, and the chance at forever. Tender, nostalgic, and deeply romantic, Under the Willow Tree is a story of first love, second chances, and the promise that true love never lets go.