Los Angeles

Los Angeles is where Hannah lives. She lives in a big mansion with her mother and stepfather. She used to live there with Piper. However, ever since Piper moved to Westport to be with Brendan, Hannah has felt lonely in the big house. Hannah attended UCLA to study Music History and works as a production assistant on an independent film directed by Sergei, a brilliant arthouse director from Russia. Although Hannah loves the film and music industry of Los Angeles, she values her relationships with people more than her career in Los Angeles, so she ultimately leaves to start her own company in Washington.

Westport

Westport is a small fishing village on the Washington coast. Hannah and her sister, Piper, were born in Westport. After their father drowned at sea, they were taken away by their mother. Neither girl ever visited the town until the previous novel...