Out of Reach
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Last published Fri, May 1, 2026
Caleb Montclair-golden boy, star athlete, and the guy every girl wants.
But for Sapphire, he's more than a crush-he's her best friend, her safe place, and the one she's been in love with for as long as she can remember.
The only problem? He doesn't feel the same way.
What will she risk?
What will she lose?
What will she become?
Just when Sapphire thinks she has it all figured out, Ashton-Caleb's mysterious younger brother-returns from private school, charming, confident, and carrying secrets of his own. And suddenly, everything she thought she wanted starts to unravel.
He complicates things.
He sees through her.
And worst of all... he just might see her in a way Caleb never did.
I know what you're thinking-another love triangle?
Another best-friend-who-doesn't-love-her-back story?
Maybe.
But maybe I'm just setting you up.
You love clichés... don't you?
TROPES: best friend's brother, unrequited love, love triangle, slow burn, jealousy, soft romance
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