Manteo, North Carolina. June 2009: Vanessa McGrath is beginning her summer vacation. After meeting Charlie Connolly, their casual dates slowly develop into more than friendship. Vanessa relies on the close bond with her sister, and the voices of wisdom from Angie, her grandmother, and Tosca, the sage of the community, to put it all in perspective. The beauty of this picturesque town, including a charming coastal bed and breakfast, is intertwined and provides a stunning setting for romance and heartache. The Sands of Roanoke Island is a small town tale immersed with the importance of family ties, friends, and community.