During a sun-soaked summer at the Olson-Miller family's beach house, 18-year-old Amelia finds herself looking forward to peaceful days with her sister Elise before college resumes. But everything shifts when Elise's boyfriend, James, announces he's bringing along his best friend-Tristan Jackson, the famously charming quarterback.
Tristan expects another typical hangout, but the moment he steps into the beach house and locks eyes with Amelia, something changes. Captivated by her quiet confidence and natural beauty, he feels something unfamiliar-an emotion deeper than attraction, something he's never truly experienced: love at first sight. But Tristan doesn't recognize it yet, confused by the feelings Amelia stirs in him.
Amelia, on the other hand, remains unimpressed by his reputation or good looks. She's heard the stories. But as days pass and they spend more time together-bonfires, beach walks, late-night talks-she begins to see a different side of him: thoughtful, vulnerable, and surprisingly sincere.
With Elise watching protectively, summer becomes a season of unexpected emotions, inner conflict, and the first stirrings of something real. As Tristan tries to understand the pull he feels toward Amelia, she must decide if she's willing to risk her heart on someone who's still discovering his own.
This summer may have started as a break, but for Amelia and Tristan, it could be the beginning of everything.
"You just have no idea." His voice was thick with restraint.
"W-what," I breathed.
His gaze flicked to my lips as his thumb stroked again. The calloused pad against my soft flesh sent goosebumps down my arms. His once warm eyes were dark as they lifted and bared into my soul. "What you do to... men." His husky whisper weakened my knees.
I almost fell but his other hand settled on my hip, pulling me closer to him. "What you do to me," he added on a breath. The hand on my jaw shifted. His fingers left trails of tingles as he slipped them back slowly, under my earlobe and into my curls.
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As a young girl, Charlotte Avery's favourite pass time was daydreaming about her Prince Charming: Archer Johnson. She never stopped to consider that Archer was her brother's best friend.. Or that he always appeared severely creeped out by her attention.
On her 16th birthday, Charlotte received a harsh reality check. Realizing just how embarrassing she had been acting, she swore to never make a fool of herself in front of Archer again.
The problem?
She is about to head to college and unfortunately it's the same school where Archer is currently the star quarterback.
Follow Charlotte during her first year at USC as she juggles new experiences, social anxiety, family drama back home, and avoiding Archer.
These are the unintended consequences of an embarrassing childhood crush.
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