Beneath Her Surface

Isla Santiago is a dedicated student at St. Valentin University, where her passion for sharks and marine biology fuels her every move. Known for her sharp intellect and unwavering focus, Isla has little time for distractions-until she crosses paths with Victoria Hawthorne, the stunning and charismatic cheerleading captain who seems to have it all. Born to a British father and a Filipina mother, Victoria's beauty and popularity captivate everyone around her, except Isla, or so she thought...

When the university votes to adopt a dolphin as its mascot instead of a shark, Isla's long-standing admiration for sharks turns into bitter disdain for Victoria, who passionately argues in favor of the dolphin. The rivalry between the two intensifies, but as Isla navigates her feelings, she finds herself battling an unfamiliar storm of emotions.

Despite her protests, Isla can't seem to shake the magnetic pull she feels toward Victoria - whether it's her charm, her smile, or something deeper she refuses to acknowledge. Torn between admiration and animosity, Isla must confront the truth about her feelings: Is it truly the dolphin she resents, or is it Victoria herself who has her heart racing like the first time she saw a shark?

Beneath her surface is a compelling story of rivalry, self-discovery, and the emotional turbulence of confronting feelings that are far more complicated than they appear. Can Isla keep her head above water, or will the tides of attraction and conflict pull her under?