Forbidden: Brother's Best Friend

What if the one person you're supposed to avoid is the only one who understands you? Jess has always been the quiet observer, living in the boisterous shadow of her twin brother, Josh, and his magnetic group of friends. Among them is Luke, her childhood confidant turned enigmatic heartthrob. Once inseparable, Jess now finds herself on the periphery, a silent witness to a world she no longer feels a part of. Life takes a turn one ordinary pizza night with her closest friends. But as Sam and Laura's attention drifts to Josh and his entourage, Jess is left grappling with the sting of exclusion. The boy she once knew as Luke is now a sculpted, smoldering figure, a far cry from the gentle soul she remembers. A chasm has grown between them, filled with unspoken words and simmering resentment. Fueled by youthful curiosity and a touch of rebellion, Jess and her friends make a pact: to embrace adulthood before college. For Jess, the decision throws her world into chaos. Her mind races as she considers the possibilities, but one face keeps intruding on her thoughts – Luke's. The air thickens with tension whenever they are near, a confusing mix of animosity and undeniable attraction. Could the man she claims to hate actually hold the key to unlocking her own desires and understanding her place in the world? This coming-of-age **romance** weaves a tangled web of friendship, longing, and unexpected desires. As Jess navigates the complexities of first love and self-discovery, she must confront her complicated feelings for her brother's best friend. Can she bridge the gap between past and present, and surrender to the undeniable spark that ignites whenever Luke is near? Or will the weight of their shared history and familial ties keep them forever apart? What happens when the boy you claim to hate becomes the only one who can truly see you?