Max has always known he's different, but when his secret love for femininity is discovered by his family, he's forced to leave the only home he's ever known. Now, alone and uncertain, Max finds refuge with his best friend, Tyler, whose unwavering support brings him hope and strength. But as they navigate their new life together, a spark between them grows into something deeper, something unexpected.
With Tyler by his side, Max begins to explore the parts of himself he's long kept hidden, from his feminine style to the courage it takes to be seen as he truly is. But the path to self-acceptance isn't easy. As they encounter judgment, jealousy, and a series of trials testing their bond, Max and Tyler find themselves drawn into a world of love that challenges them to embrace who they are.
In a world where secrets have consequences and love knows no boundaries, will Max find the courage to accept his true self-and perhaps, win Tyler's heart along the way?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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