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Evie Reyes has never been the type to let anyone intimidate her. Confident, independent, and fearless, she speaks her mind and stands her ground no matter who she's up against. But after her mother is killed in a tragic car accident, Evie's entire world changes.
With nowhere else to go, she moves in with her late mother's closest friend, who opens her home without hesitation. While Evie is grateful, settling into a new house with unfamiliar people isn't easy. Her guardian's son is quiet and keeps to himself, and the two barely speak. There's no hatred between them just an unspoken distance that makes living together feel a little awkward.
The one constant in Evie's life is her best friend, Tara Palmer. Loyal, caring, and always there when she needs her most, Tara helps Evie carry the weight of her grief while reminding her she doesn't have to face everything alone.
Then there's Matteo Morales, the 19 year old everyone seems to admire. As the best friend of Evie's stepbrother, Matteo is impossible to avoid. Charming, confident, and known as the town's golden boy, he has a reputation for being perfect. Evie, however, isn't impressed. She thinks he's arrogant, while Matteo sees her as stubborn and impossible to read. Every encounter between them is filled with sarcastic remarks, lingering stares, and growing frustration.
They can't stand each other.
Or maybe they're just afraid to admit there's something more beneath all the tension.