AveryWilder-James
Justin Mercer came home from college expecting one last carefree summer before starting his dream job as an architect.
What he didn't expect?
Falling for his little brother's best friend.
Colin Harper has been hopelessly in love with Justin for years. The problem is Justin has always been older, cooler, untouchable - and completely oblivious. But when Justin moves back home after graduation, suddenly Colin is everywhere. Late-night kitchen talks. Poolside teasing. Movie nights. Swim meets. Flirting that feels a little too real.
And the worst part?
Justin starts falling too.
Now stuck between friendship, bad timing, growing up, and feelings neither of them know what to do with, Justin and Colin are about to discover that some people slowly become your favorite part of life before you even realize it's happening.
A soft and addictive summer romance filled with:
βοΈ California vibes
π Swim team chaos
π‘ Forced proximity
π¬ Flirting & banter
β€οΈ Brother's best friend
π Post-college uncertainty
π₯Ί Mutual pining
π₯ Tension, kisses & emotional damage
β¨ Golden retriever boyfriend energy
Sometimes the person you're meant to love has been standing right in front of you all along.
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