Where We Belong

Adam Carter has perfected the art of performance. As his university's star quarterback, he's built a flawless image: the golden boy, the promising future NFL prospect, the perfect boyfriend. But beneath the spotlight and the accolades, he's hollow.Everything changes when he meets Shayne Chen, a non-binary dance captain who moves through the world with uncompromising authenticity. One accident. One hospital visit. And suddenly Adam can't pretend anymore.Choosing Shayne means losing his father's approval, his carefully constructed future, and the only life he's ever known. But staying closeted means losing Shayne-and losing himself. In a story about the courage it takes to be honest, Adam must decide: Is the life everyone expects worth living if it means never being seen?A contemporary romance about choosing authenticity, finding your people, and discovering that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose yourself.

Adam Carter has perfected the art of performance. As his university's star quarterback, he's built a flawless image: the golden boy, the promising future NFL prospect, the perfect boyfriend. But beneath the spotlight and the accolades, he's hollow.Everything changes when he meets Shayne Chen, a non-binary dance captain who moves through the world with uncompromising authenticity. One accident. One hospital visit. And suddenly Adam can't pretend anymore.Choosing Shayne means losing his father's approval, his carefully constructed future, and the only life he's ever known. But staying closeted means losing Shayne-and losing himself. In a story about the courage it takes to be honest, Adam must decide: Is the life everyone expects worth living if it means never being seen?A contemporary romance about choosing authenticity, finding your people, and discovering that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose yourself.