Oleander Springs

Evelyn Watts spent every summer of her childhood in Oleander Springs, escaping the orderly confines of her life and submerging herself into the chaos and fun found there. But those summers ended four years ago, and since then, new plans were paved—ones that required focus, discipline, and a new ending that didn't involve Oleander Springs... Until she drove those plans off the rails. Now Evelyn's back in Oleander Springs, Hudson's no longer looking at her like she's just a friend, and she realizes that childhood crushes evolve into adult fantasies.

Nolan Payne, wide receiver for the Camden Knights, isn't looking for anything serious. His focus is on football and convincing his sister and her roommates that his moving in was a good idea. Hadley Foster is facing the toughest challenge of her college career: public speaking. It's her kryptonite but a requirement for her future role with her family's company, so she's intent on overcoming her fear. And public speaking just so happens to be her new roommate's strong suit. And that's not all Nolan's good at.

Greyson Meyers can't afford the distraction of a relationship. His focus is on football and earning his degree to ensure his mom never has to work another day. Mila Atwool has it all together—at least, that's what everyone thinks. But after an incident fractured her safety and trust last year, Mila's been struggling to maintain appearances.

I knew transferring to play soccer for my previous rivals would come with complications. What I wasn't expecting was to have a one-night stand with a dark-haired stranger who would soon demand all my thoughts and nights. He's more than just a stranger; he's Camden's star wide receiver, a man whose name is whispered with reverence and desire. As our paths cross in the light of day, the night's secrets loom between us, a silent promise of what could be. But as the stakes rise, so do the risks, and I stand to lose more than just my heart.