At North Ridge Academy, the ice was sacred territory. And there were two queens who ruled it... even though they would never admit it. Caroline Harvey, captain of the women's hockey team. Alysa Liu, a figure skating prodigy. They had known each other since they were six years old. From then on, an intense rivalry took over their lives. until one of them makes the mistake of falling in love... but in this story, love can only mean trouble.

Lilith Hawthorne is a 20 year old psychology student with a complicated heart and more issues than she likes to admit. She feels too much, thinks too hard, and often drowns in the weight of her own empathy. She's curious, emotionally intense, and carries unresolved wounds especially the kind only a mother can leave behind. Valentina Salvatore is a 30 year old CEO. She works hard to build her career and keep things running smoothly. At the same time, she loves deeply but carefully, making sure her feelings go to the right person. She has learned to protect her heart and waits for someone who matches the way she feels. Where Lilith is full of feelings and unpredictability, Valentina has her life sorted out. They come from different worlds and have different ways of living, but what if that's exactly why they fit?

Nova was used to being the golden girl - top grades, perfect smile, the kind of student teachers adored and classmates envied. She was an overachiever, no - she was more than that. A transcender. Until River came. Calm, calculated, and impossibly disciplined - she stole Nova's spotlight and savoured every second of it. Years later, at St. Clair College, Nova swore she'd move on. New start, new dreams... no more River. But fate is inevitable, and it seems that River and Nova will have a hard time accepting it. New school year, same old academic rival.

Josie: I found a guy, he seemed nice enough, we fooled around! It's not my fault that he didn't tell me he had a girlfriend! How would I have known it was the bitchy blonde, Tatum Levine's boyfriend?! I thought we'd never have to talk again after she understandably kicked me out, but of course the world hates me, because we are partnered together for a group project. Tatum: It's not her fault, not really, but she unintentionally is the proof I needed to confirm nobody stays. Not really. They might still be in my life but they're already gone. Even the boyfriend, my last test to see if people really stayed, failed. And now I have Josie, the most annoying, talkative girl in my class, following me around like a leech. The worst part? I'm beginning to like being around her, and now, I have to keep reminding myself that she is not an exception. She'll leave, too.