Love and Other Lies I Tell Myself

Haley Lewis, a high school senior, has always believed in destiny-or at least in the little ways life seems to loop back on itself. Her life has been shaped by a string of "almosts"-almost-love, almost-happiness, and almost-self-discovery. But when she crosses paths with Jayden Lorence, a mysterious yet charming classmate with a hidden depth beneath his playboy image, she starts to feel that maybe these "almosts" were leading her to something real.

Despite her hesitation, Haley is drawn to Jayden by an inexplicable pull. They're both unknowingly connected by small, coincidental details-a book, a place, or even a song they both love-yet it feels like these invisible strings are leading them closer. Through this budding friendship, they learn about each other's dreams and regrets, finding comfort in shared vulnerabilities they can't reveal to others.

As they get closer, Haley wrestles with her fear of being just another girl to him, while Jayden struggles to break free from the playboy image that keeps others at a distance. The story is a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and trust, as they uncover the invisible threads in their pasts that seem to have led them to each other.