A broken girl. A quiet town that keeps too many secrets. And a man she should've never wanted. Her stepfather. Older. Off-limits. But sometimes, the heart wants what it shouldn't. ︎❦ Dixon Norcross shouldn't be the one I reach for. He shouldn't be the one who makes me feel safe. But he's kind, stable, and the only thing in the world that doesn't seem to be slipping through my fingers. And I realize I shouldn't look at him like this. I know he should not look back. But Dixon has a secret that is strong enough to shatter the fragile thing we've built. And I won't know if it's too late or if I should run when I eventually find out the truth.

Everett Langford knows how to smile for cameras. As the President's son, he's been trained to shake hands, deliver soundbites, and charm a room without breaking a sweat. In public, he is polished. Controlled. Unshakeable. In private, he's something else entirely. Late nights. Too many girls. Too many photographs taken at the wrong angle. Not scandalous enough to destroy him - just reckless enough to worry the administration. Elaina Ashborne does not make mistakes. She was raised to be composed and controlled- the daughter of a dynasty that built its fortune in silence. At a boarding school filled with heirs and future leaders, she is respected for one reason: she never breaks rank. They were never meant to cross paths. Except they do. Everett's father relocates him after having enough of his scandals to an elite boarding school in London. Close supervision. Fewer distractions. A reminder of what it means to carry a name that matters. Everett performs for the world and slips behind closed doors. Elaina performs everywhere - flawlessly. What happens when the President's son who can't quite hold his composure meets the girl who never loses hers?

Zoila inherited her autism from her mothe-and a longing for the gentle, steady love her parents share. But loud crowds, sudden noises, and unpredictable days make the world feel overwhelming. Then she meets Ezra, a quiet, patient boy who understands her in ways no one else ever has.