Little White Lies | Matthew Tkachuk | Book One

Book One of Three

Millie Fitz and Matthew Tkachuk have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged by years spent growing up side by side as their NHL dads played for the St. Louis Blues. But as high school begins, the lines between friendship and something more blur in ways neither of them is ready to face.

Millie, now a freshman at Villa Duchesne, vows to take control of her feelings and finally confront the unspoken truth: she's in love with Matt. But Matt, a confident sophomore at Chaminade, wrestles with his own feelings, terrified of risking the one relationship that's always made sense.

When a fleeting moment of affection at school threatens to reveal his true feelings, Matt panics and covers by claiming he's seeing Livvy Pearson-a gorgeous but shallow social media starlet that every guy at Chaminade dreams about dating. Heartbroken and frustrated, Millie makes a bold move of her own by entering a fake relationship with Holden Murphy, the charming star quarterback with a reputation for winning both games and hearts.

What starts as a plan to make Matt jealous spirals into something far more complicated. Millie finds herself caught between the façade she's built with Holden and the lingering ache for the boy she's loved her whole life. Meanwhile, Matt's jealousy simmers as he realizes Livvy will never be what Millie is-funny, real, and completely unforgettable.

As secrets, pride, and confusion threaten to tear them apart, Millie and Matt must decide whether love is worth the risk-or if they're destined to remain trapped by the little white lies they've told themselves.

Little White Lies is a coming-of-age story of love, fear and the painful consequences of keeping true feelings at bay when it matters the most.