Dot Bennett has always felt like an outsider. Homeschooled in a small town her whole life, she's never really had a chance to fit into a large crowd—until now. When her dad takes a job in Boston, Dot is thrust into the unfamiliar world of Fallbrook Christian Prep. As if navigating a new school isn't hard enough, she finds herself in a summer fling with Carlton Peters, a theater kid from her new school who was there for her when she needed someone most.Desperate to impress him, Dot joins the drama club, even though acting has never been her thing. But when she lands the lead role in the school play, she's thrown into the spotlight—both on stage and off. Her co-star is Zayne Silverman—Carlton's biggest rival, and the last person Dot wants to be stuck with. It doesn't help that Zayne is undeniably attractive. And when he criticizes her acting, Dot is determined not to quit, but to prove him wrong. To her surprise, rehearsing...

Imagine being forced to face your worst fear. For eighteen-year-old Willow Bates, anxiety is just a part of life. With her every decision ruled by intrusive thoughts, she's worried she sometimes seems a little odd. Despite Willow's efforts to hide her OCD from those around her, it isn't always possible. Her rituals are her coping mechanism, and Willow's past has left her with a lot to cope with. But when Willow takes things too far, her mother breaks and gives her an ultimatum: Willow must finally start taking meds to treat her obsessive-compulsive disorder, or she'll have to move out within three months. But Willow is terrified of both options, and can't afford to support herself as a new cosmetology student. Only when Theo Tate moves in next door does Willow begin to see hope. Theo might have a way for Willow to avoid taking meds and still resist her rituals. But falling for Theo is definitely not part of the plan. And mingling with...