Camila promises not to fall for Shawn. After all, he's just her little sister's best friend's brother-practically a stranger to her-until they're in the cozy quarters of the ski lodge on vacation. What is it about the snowy vista and warm fireplace that makes everything so romantic? If only Shawn wasn't forbidden-that word makes him so much more desirable.

On a reality dating show, soul mates are matched and then sent to the island to spend several weeks together, but with a catch; absolutely no displays of affection in any way, publicly or privately. When Camila finds out she's paired with her close friend, she's excited that the prize is in the bag. After all, she and Shawn have never been romantic with each other before, so what're a few more weeks? But this game must be rigged, because Camila suddenly finds herself looking at her friend in a whole new way. Either that, or they really are soul mates. She really needs that money, but with Shawn looking at her like that, she starts to forget exactly why she signed up in the first place. [word count: 80,000]

Camila and Shawn have been best friends since they were kids, despite now being in completely different cliques in high school. When Camila convinces Shawn they shouldn't go into their senior year as virgins, a pact is made and a moment of trust between friends changes everything. -- Camila is a straight-A student, and the lead in every school play. Shawn is more of a wallflower, who prefers taking pictures rather than being in them. One night will change their lives. But can Shawn really handle only one night with the girl he's always loved? How can popular Camila keep it perfectly under wraps that she slept with a nerd? But the thing is, does she even want to keep it a secret? Because it was kind of amazing, and now she's looking at her best friend in a whole new way. This was going to be a long school year. -- [word count: ~60,000] ***Sequel now published on my page!

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.