forbidden flames • niccolo mendez

At St. Valentina High School, rules don't exist, reputations reign supreme, and everyone has something to hide. Among the chaos of smoke-filled hallways and relentless parties are the Mendez siblings-Niccolò, the school's irresistible bad boy and leader of the popular crowd, and Camila, the life of every party and everyone's dream girl. Born into privilege, their lives seem perfect from the outside, but secrets simmer beneath their glossy facade.

Then there's Natalie Brown-beautiful, stylish, and Camila's closest friend since childhood. With her charm and a family legacy that rivals the Mendez dynasty, Natalie is as envied as she is admired. But what no one knows is that she's harboring a dangerous crush on Niccolò, the one person she can't have.

As the trio navigates high school's ruthless social hierarchy, friendships are tested, lines are blurred, and desires ignite. What starts as innocent glances and flirtation soon spirals into a whirlwind of forbidden connections and unspoken truths.

In a world where loyalty is fragile and appearances are everything, can Natalie survive the flames of her own desires without getting burned? Or will she risk it all for the one person who's completely off-limits?