Leah, a gifted artist, found unforeseen harmony in Louis Ryde, the global pop icon. In her quiet strength, Louis discovered a profound connection, igniting a passion beyond his gilded cage. Their affair: a clandestine ballet, a forbidden romance shielded from the world's gaze. Stolen touches, whispered words - treasured gems defying all odds. As souls intertwined, they navigated a treacherous labyrinth: media scrutiny, fear of exposure, conflicting schedules threatening their fragile bond. Could they safeguard their love in the shadows of his stardom? Or would fame's crushing weight extinguish their flame? Their electrifying tale: a forbidden romance blossoming in secret. Each stolen glance, hushed call - precious jewels against public opinion, love refusing to be chained. As connection deepened, they traversed a landscape of traps: media glare, chilling anxiety, soul-crushing schedules. Louis's management, with cold calculation, forbade the relationship, orchestrating a fabricated public romance to extinguish their forbidden love.

When Carmen Cruz finds herself in competition with her ex-girlfriend Briar Sutton for the school play, the last thing she expects is for their on-stage rivalry to spiral into a second chance at love. Standalone in the Sunset Scandals series *** After a whirlwind summer fling turned messy breakup, Carmen Cruz thought she had left Briar Sutton in the past. But then they're unexpectedly reunited when Carmen learns she'll be competing with her ex for the lead role in the school play. Unresolved feelings quickly turn into a heated rivalry. And then their drama instructor throws the pair together to rehearse and Sunset Scandals stirs up drama, leaving Carmen to wonder if their undeniable stage chemistry is just an act, or something deeper. But Briar doesn't date, and Carmen promised she'd never give Briar another opportunity to break her heart, right? Will fate give them a second chance under the bright stage lights, or is history doomed to repeat itself?