It Was Always You: A Fake Relationship/Brother's Best Friend Romance (Ridgewater High Romance)

Whats the first rule when pretending to date your brothers best friend? Dont let feelings get involved. Sixteen-year-old Lexi Stevens has never been kissednever even been asked on a date. So when she humiliates herself in front of her crush and her brothers best friend offers to be her fake boyfriend for the week to make him jealous, she doesnt know if its the stupidest idea ever, or a dream come true. When Noah Taylor gets kicked out of his house by his abusive stepdad, the last thing he needs is for anyone at school to find outnot even his best friend. But when his new girlfriend discovers him sleeping in his car and offers to let him sleep in her closet, he starts to wonder if hes found someone he can confide in after all. Pretty soon Noah and Lexi are putting on a big show in front of the whole school while sneaking around behind her overprotective fathers back. It isnt long before feelings develop and it becomes harder and harder to discern between whats fake and whats real. IT WAS ALWAYS YOU is a standalone novel in The Ridgewater High series. Perfect for readers who enjoy sweet YA romance with ballad-worthy chemistry, passionate kisses and endearing characters.