Avery and Graham grew up leaning on one another, bonding over art while dreaming about traveling the world. When their first college road trip suddenly comes to a screeching halt, Avery and Graham are thrust apart, their budding relationship lying in ruins as their lives push them toward opposite sides of the country.

Five years later, Avery has settled into a quiet life in their hometown, her dreams tucked away as she cares for her disabled mother. But when her best friend secretly enters her into a photography competition using pictures from that road trip, Avery's resolve begins to crack, her ambitions and her desire for love impossible to ignore. Especially when she comes face to face with Graham at the start of the contest, the two of them meeting for the first time since the night that tore them apart.

Can Avery protect her family while pursuing her dreams? And can she reconnect with Graham without exposing her true past, her betrayal so full of secrets that revealing them will shatter any hope that they still have of a future.

A story of love, loss, adventure, and discovery, Across the Salted Plains weaves through Avery's complicated life, past and present, challenging what it means to love others while also finding yourself. It's a deep dive into the unshakable bonds of family and friendship, the heartbreak of true sacrifice, and the powerful connections that change us forever.