A forbidden love. A risk worth taking. A love that was never supposed to happen.

For years, Noah Carter has been off-limits.
My brother’s best friend. My first crush. The one I was never supposed to want.

But when he walks back into town after six years away, everything shifts.
The way he looks at me. The way his touch lingers.
Like he’s fighting the same war I am.

One reckless night shatters the line we swore we’d never cross.
And once we fall, there’s no stopping it.

Now, we’re tangled in a secret that could destroy everything.
Lies. Hidden moments. Stolen touches.
Loving him isn’t just a risk.
It’s a betrayal.

Because when the truth comes out—not everyone will survive the fallout.

A brother’s best friend, slow-burn romance with angst, passion, and the kind of love that shakes the foundation of everything. If you love electric chemistry, hidden desire, and impossible choices, this book will ruin you in the best way.