From the bestseller Ella James—writing MM romance under the pen name Ellis James—comes an addictive, enemies-to-lovers MM romance that readers are calling one of the best love stories of the year.

Its true, Im keeping secrets.

But I just found out one of his

My new stepbrother is insufferable.

Youd think it wouldnt matter since I wont be here for long, but this guy gets under my skin like no one ever has. All-American, baby-faced, blue-eyed band dork and star soccer player. Everything about him is the picture of perfection—unlike me.

I dont think Do Gooder knows Im starting senior year late. And he definitely doesnt know why. Ive got secrets Im taking with me to the grave.

Everyone thinks I moved to my dads small town to play varsity football, but Ive got other plans, and DGs trying to thwart them all. Hes making my life worse than it already is.

Having him around is a damn plague. But I can fight back.

I found out a little secret about Mr. Perfect. He plays for the other team. That ball bat hes got stuffed into his gray sweatpants—it swings that way. The best part about this twisted game is when I find out it gets hard for me.

The Do Gooderhe wants me. I dont know why. But I know how to make him pay.

* This story is emotional and so romantic, but it has some dark parts. Triggers include mental health struggles, trauma, abuse, drug use, and some themes that may be difficult for LGBTIQA+ readers struggling with faith issues. All these things are handled as gently as possible.