A love story inked in the margins of books.

Shruthi Sai was once best friends with the golden senior, star QB, officially voted hottest guy at Lakeside New High School, Liam Carter. Not that anyone knew.

Up until his freshman year, they both were peas in a pod. He was the one who taught her how to throw a football, and she miserably failed at teaching his how to hold a note, much less harmonize. And then, they grew up, and suddenly Liam wasn’t HER Liam anymore. He was the guy that held parties at the house down the corner. He was the guy who girls gossiped about, dreaming about making out with behind the bleachers.

Then Shruthi met Sana. New to the district, complete badass Bangladeshi, she brought Shruthi into her orbit, rubbing her “give no fucks” attitude onto her new friend. And thus, Shruthi found her place into the world. She was the youngest editor of the school paper, avid screenwriter for the school’s film club, and dabbled in audio production on the side. That is, until Liam Carter walk up to her after practice, and tells the whole group of girls ogling him that he has a girlfriend.

Shruthi agrees to fake date him. Thus, their lie unravels through the school year, and the lines blur. Only both of them are harboring secrets behind their intention.

Will the find love? Or will the lose each other once more?

Hi everyone! This is an idea that has been in my head for a while. Brown representation is really low, especially in rom-com novels, and authors like Tashie Bhuiyan really make people like me feel seen and heard. Hope this is an interesting blurb! I’m open to any suggestions as I might actually plan this book out in full!