The story follows sixteen-year-old , a shy band student who has never been kissed. After a public humiliation in front of her longtime crush, Harrison Carter , Lexi finds an unlikely ally in Noah Taylor , her older brother Easton's popular best friend.
A popular student who hides a traumatic home life and finds a safe haven in Lexi.
The novel heavily features fake dating , brother's best friend , and forbidden romance . it was always you judy corry vk
Despite its "sweet" romance label, the book tackles heavy topics like domestic abuse , homelessness , and family trauma .
An insecure teen who evolves into a more confident young woman as she navigates her first real relationship and her father's strict rules. The story follows sixteen-year-old , a shy band
A central part of the story involves Lexi's overprotective father and her commitment to abstinence, symbolized by a chastity ring . Critical Reception
Lexi’s overprotective brother and Noah's best friend. Themes and Tropes The novel heavily features fake dating , brother's
by USA Today bestselling author Judy Corry is the third standalone novel in the popular Ridgewater High series , focusing on a "fake dating" arrangement between a teen girl and her brother’s best friend. Plot Summary