At Redwood University, where shadows of the past and secrets of the present collide, life is anything but ordinary.
Riya Kapoor came to the U.S. to escape the suffocating life she left behind in Mumbai-a life of broken promises and painful betrayals. At Redwood, she's determined to focus on her future, not love. But things don't go as planned when she finds herself caught between two powerful and dangerous men.
Zane Holloway, the quiet and brooding musician, is haunted by a past that keeps creeping back into his life. He never thought he'd care about anyone, but something about Riya draws him in-a feeling he can't shake, no matter how hard he tries.
Then there's Logan Cruz-Redwood's notorious bad boy. Charismatic, ruthless, and used to getting what he wants. From the moment he lays eyes on Riya, he's determined to make her his. But behind his charm lies a darker side, and Riya isn't sure whether she can trust him.
As secrets are revealed, lies exposed, and emotions ignite, Riya finds herself at the center of a dangerous game-one where hearts, lives, and futures are at stake. In a world where everyone wears masks, Riya must decide who she can trust and where her heart truly belongs.
Will she fall for Zane's quiet intensity or be swept away by Logan's dangerous allure? Or will the truth tear everything apart?
In this explosive story of love, betrayal, and redemption, expectations are shattered and no one is who they seem.
When Caroline returns home to find both her crush and the bad boy next door want to be with her, she's determined to keep her secrets from ruining everything.
*****
Caroline Rogers is back. Having left behind her life to attend a prestigious musical academy the last three years, Caroline returns a whole new person, determined not to be weighed down by the scars of bullying that plagued her before. Her best friend and life-long crush is there to welcome her back, and he might finally return feelings for her. If only she could trust him again after what happened in their past. And when one of her former bullies, captivating bad boy Kieran, starts trying to connect with her in the wake of betrayal, Caroline is left confused over who she can really trust in this town, and how far gone she is from her past.
Content and/or Trigger Warning: Not suitable for readers under the age of 13. There will be some mature language and sexual themes present.
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