Taylor Holmes' story started off as any other romance cliche... A boy who was secretly in love with his best friend, but didn't have the guts to confess how he truly felt... until the day a genius transfer student enters his life, making a devious bet that turns everything upside down. Now nothing is as it seems, and Taylor will have to risk a lot for a chance to win the boy of his dreams, but after many unexpected turns and a rollercoaster of surprises, Taylor might end up getting more than he bargained for... First Edition, July, 2014. Copyright 2014 by Kyra Cross. Second Edition, 2023.

Clay is a kind-hearted seventeen year old that just can't seem to win. He feels like he gets walked all over, whether it's by his parents or his long-term boyfriend Tony. All of Clay's troubles are only amplified when his parents tell him that they are moving from their San Francisco home to Portland, Oregon. Clay finds it hard to deal with his new life in Portland and only makes it harder on himself when he can't seem to keep his mouth shut. Clay meets overly-optimistic Aurora, laid back Zenan, and fun-loving Brooke who become his only real friends and help him through what he feels is his life falling to pieces. But when he meets the star quaterback, Gabriel Covarrubias, things get more intense than he could have imagined. Lies, family drama, bullies, and a love story that will tug at your heart strings.

What happened, if only the other side of him loves you?