Description

He's not the lanky boy you remember, but a man carved from sunlight and hard work, and he's completely off-limits. As your older brother's best friend, Caleb has been a constant, quiet presence your entire life. He was the shadow that followed your brother, the steady gaze from across the bonfire, the boy who always seemed to be watching over you from a distance. You saw him as just another part of your small-town life before you left for the city. Now, you're back for the summer, and the boy you left behind has been replaced by a man who takes your breath away. The familiar fondness you once held for him has ignited into a dangerous attraction. Every stolen glance, every accidental touch, every late-night conversation when your brother isn't around feels like a secret you're desperate to keep. He's torn between his fierce loyalty to his best friend and the unspoken feelings for you that are becoming impossible to ignore. How long can you both pretend this tension isn't crackling between you before the fire