The Deep End

Saira

Not to brag, but I’ve led a charmed life. I come from a loving family, my bestie and I have been tight since the third grade, and catching boys is easy as pie. Meeting Kellan Morgan one summer night feels like kismet…and it only takes a conversation to know he feels the spark. Unfortunately a couple of bozos pick a fight with his friends, and we get separated without exchanging numbers.

The thing is, a lot can happen in a year…and when I finally see Kellan again, I’m not the same girl I used to be. But if he can be patient, and just give me some time, maybe our friendship with benefits can bloom into something real.

Kellan

I don’t need much. Just sunshine, a solid set of waves, and some good vibes. And maybe a pretty girl, which is just what I find when I meet Saira Mangal. Sassy, sexy, and smart as a whip, she’s exactly what I didn’t know I was looking for. Too bad life has other plans, blasting us off in different directions: UC Santa Cruz for me and Berkeley for her. When we find each other again, I’m ready to pick up where we left off, but something’s changed. 

There’s a shadow clinging to the confident girl from the boardwalk, holding her back. But I live my life in the deep end. If she can just be brave and trust me, I’ll be right there to catch her.

This is a steamy friends to lovers, forced proximity new adult romance.