Lizzie Foster has her life planned out-get through high school, do the work, keep a low profile, and be as invisible as possible. She's perfectly content with her routine until her path crosses with Jaiden Walker, the reserved, arrogant boy in her class who certainly doesn't fit into her world. So, when Lizzie finds out her teachers have assigned her as his "study buddy babysitter", she is less than thrilled. Frustrated and determined to just get through it, Lizzie and Jaiden struggle to find common ground. But as the weeks pass, they uncover layers of each other's lives that aren't as different as they first seemed. Jaiden's silence hides a world of complexity, and Lizzie's carefully constructed walls start to crack. As their connection deepens, neither Lizzie nor Jaiden can ignore the pull between them-something they're both scared to confront, unsure of where it's headed or how powerful it might become. What started as a reluctant partnership now feels like something far more complicated, and they're both left wondering if they're ready to face the emotions they've been fighting so hard to avoid.

Mina West has never felt right in her own skin. She wakes up feeling like she's never enough for anyone, finding solace only when she's asleep. Having to deal with a family who couldn't care less about her, and trying to survive the bullying she experiences at school, her life has never been easy. All she wants is for someone to finally see her, and accept her for who she is. Tony Jones just transferred to Crestwood High, and is ready to start fresh. He aims to finish the year off with high grades and hope for the future. But what happens when he comes across a girl who makes him question what he really wants? Tony Jones can't afford any distractions, but after meeting Mina West on his first day, he can't seem to stay away. Mina tries to pull away from everyone, but she can't help but feel drawn to Tony. What will become of these two lost souls? And what will happen when they finally let each other in?

Veronica Lewis finds herself at odds when she is offered the biggest job of her career but is forced to work with the one person she hates, Nathan Pierce.

When 20 year old Valerie Fernandez's father is killed in uncertain circumstances, she's left with nothing but the urge to avenge her father, and his empire. With the aid of her childhood best friend and second in command Santiago Marrero, she's soon able to find answers. But at what cost? 22 year old Santiago Marrero has yearned for his best friend all his life. Being her second in command and right hand? Not. Helping. So when her father dies in unforseen circumstances, he knows he has to stick by her. And it's not just for the empire. It's deeper. It's desire.

For Valerie Reed, escape wasn't a dream, it was a necessity. Her family was a tangled mess she desperately needed to break free from, and college was her lifeline. A boyfriend? That was just asking for trouble, a distraction she couldn't afford. But then Isaac Paterson showed up, and suddenly, Valerie's carefully constructed walls started to crumble. Isaac Paterson had mastered the art of detachment. He floated through life, never putting down roots, never letting anyone get too close. Oakwood High was just another backdrop in his transient existence. But Valerie Reed was impossible to ignore. She was small, fierce, and determined, and something about her sparked a flicker of something he thought he'd lost long ago.