Acedemicrival Stories

Daisy Lakewood has rules: stay focused on writing, beat Liam Anderson at every academic turn, and never, ever get distracted by the arrogant boy who lives one floor below her. Their rivalry is legendary-professors place bets on who will top the class, their friends groan at the constant bickering, and even their families are tangled in a decades-old feud. But when a psychology project forces Daisy and Liam to work together, their carefully built walls begin to crack. Between late-night study sessions, accidental karaoke duets that go viral, chaotic group hangouts, and family holidays that bring every secret to light, Daisy discovers there's more to Liam than sharp comebacks and infuriating charm. New York becomes their battleground, but also their backdrop for something neither of them planned: stolen moments, quiet truths, and the terrifying possibility of falling for the one person she's sworn to hate. From fiery arguments at 1 a.m. to floating lanterns on the rooftop, their story is messy, heartfelt, and utterly unforgettable. Because sometimes the person you can't stand is the one who sees you most clearly-and sometimes, enemies aren't enemies at all.

What happens when four cousins/Best friends are tied into a web of love? One of them becomes an academic rival with her childhood friend. One of them happens to be caught in a bet, fully aware but still falls in love. One is tied into an arranged marriage to help with her fathers business loss. The last is heartbroken, promising she would never fall in love again but falls for her friend who has a dark past. Where hate destroys, Love binds.