Emma has always been the good girl, keeping her feelings in check and respecting boundaries- especially when it comes to her brother's best friend, Ryan Carter. He's the star quarterback, confident, and completely off-limits. But when they both end up at the same college, the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Emma tries to resist, knowing how much her brother values his bond with Ryan, but the magnetic pull between them grows stronger with every passing day. Ryan has always seen Emma as the little sister, the one person he shouldn't want- but now, she's all he can think about. Torn between his loyalty to his best friend and his undeniable attraction to her, Ryan must decide whether to risk everything and cross the line. Secrets, passion, and heartache collide in this gripping love story that will leave you rooting for the couple who might just be perfect for each other-even if their romance is forbidden. Crossing the Line is a sizzling forbidden romance that explores the tension between loyalty, desire, and the temptation to break all the rules.