Haven Valley High Series by Kenzie Brayne

It was only meant to be one fake date.EmmaCaught up in my impulsive friend’s bet, I’m pushed to ask out my crush in front of everyone.But Kai doesn’t date, so it’ll end in humiliation.My only hope is the plan. A fake date to win the bet, make our friends happy, and show people we aren’t their toys.I never expected Kai would agree to it.KaiI should have said no, but instead I broke my own rule... moreIt was only meant to be one fake date.EmmaCaught up in my impulsive friend’s bet, I’m pushed to ask out my crush in front of everyone.But Kai doesn’t date, so it’ll end in humiliation.My only hope is the plan. A fake date to win the bet, make our friends happy, and show people we aren’t their toys.I never expected Kai would agree to it.KaiI should have said no, but instead I broke my own rule.And when our friends raise the stakes, I end up committing to a fake relationship—the high school relationship I never wanted—for the next two months until Halloween.They’re counting on us to act believable, and I’ll do whatever it takes.But as we take each step closer together, Emma’s making me question everything.And with each kiss to convince everyone else this is real, it’s getting harder to convince myself that it’s not. less

I’m lying to everyone. Even to myself.ChloeMy family’s lost everything.Ashamed, I’m hiding the truth with help from a fake boyfriend. So far, no one suspects a thing.Tutoring in secret should be the perfect way to earn some cash. Except it’s with the one guy who knows how to get under my skin—Nate.When he starts playing a video game after our first session, I’m too competitive to resist the challenge. He’s better than me, but I’ll do what it takes to win... moreI’m lying to everyone. Even to myself.ChloeMy family’s lost everything.Ashamed, I’m hiding the truth with help from a fake boyfriend. So far, no one suspects a thing.Tutoring in secret should be the perfect way to earn some cash. Except it’s with the one guy who knows how to get under my skin—Nate.When he starts playing a video game after our first session, I’m too competitive to resist the challenge. He’s better than me, but I’ll do what it takes to win.And even though I can’t stand Nate, or his sexy smirk, I can’t deny enjoying our time together.Because I’m discovering another side to the guy I love to hate. A side I like more than I want to admit…NateI wasn’t thrilled about getting a physics tutor. Not until I found out it was Chloe.I love to push her buttons, and she always gives as good as she gets.We’re spending hours alone in my room—more than tutoring demands. Yeah, she wants to beat me at KartMayhem, but is that the only reason?Chloe drives me crazy, but she has a boyfriend, and I won’t cross that line.Although when I find out she’s keeping secrets, everything changes.Now I’m on mission to get answers. What will it take before she tells me the truth? less

Loving my best friend is easy. Sharing my feelings? Impossible.JasonI put my life on hold, helping a friend with the charade of a fake relationship.Now the truth is out, and I can’t wait to go back to everything I missed. To my best friend, Lauren.She loves to watch terrible monster movies, and I’ll sit through anything for a chance to cozy up together, just the two of us.And even though I secretly want more, I won’t risk our friendship... moreLoving my best friend is easy. Sharing my feelings? Impossible.JasonI put my life on hold, helping a friend with the charade of a fake relationship.Now the truth is out, and I can’t wait to go back to everything I missed. To my best friend, Lauren.She loves to watch terrible monster movies, and I’ll sit through anything for a chance to cozy up together, just the two of us.And even though I secretly want more, I won’t risk our friendship. Not when she doesn’t feel the same…LaurenI thought I’d missed my chance with Jason, but his revelation changes everything.This time I won’t wait—I’m finally going to confess my feelings.Except when I try, the fear of rejection is too strong, and I can’t get the words out.So my friend, Emma, steps in to help. Could her secret plan be just the push I need?I trust Emma, so I’ll give it a shot. Only I never imagined her plan would involve being confined with Jason in dark spaces.Or that it might involve sharing a bed… less

Will he say yes to a mistletoe kiss?RyderWhen family drama leaves me homeless for winter break, crashing with my best friend, Josh, is the obvious solution.I’m staying in the room next to his sister, Mia, with only a shared bathroom between us.Luckily, we get along great—maybe better than we should—and as we spend more time together, I can’t stop my feelings from growing.But Josh has rules around Mia, and even though I’m tempted, I won’t betray his trust... moreWill he say yes to a mistletoe kiss?RyderWhen family drama leaves me homeless for winter break, crashing with my best friend, Josh, is the obvious solution.I’m staying in the room next to his sister, Mia, with only a shared bathroom between us.Luckily, we get along great—maybe better than we should—and as we spend more time together, I can’t stop my feelings from growing.But Josh has rules around Mia, and even though I’m tempted, I won’t betray his trust.MiaAll I wanted was for my parents to come home and watch me dance in Santa’s Showcase.A sprained ankle dashes my hopes, leaving me housebound. At least I’m not alone.And after secretly crushing on Ryder for years, I love having him so close by. He’s keeping me entertained, cooking feasts, and showing me he cares.Ryder says I’m off-limits, but when I find out my feelings aren’t one-sided, I’m ready to celebrate.I won’t let Josh stand in our way. less

I’m on a quest for love, and I know who I want.AllieMy best friend’s brother, Josh, would make the perfect boyfriend—he’s fun, protective, and loyal. But even though we’d be amazing together, he refuses to give us a chance. I wish I understood why.Josh knows how badly I want to fall in love. So, after witnessing the disaster of my latest date, he promises to help me find a worthy guy. One who’ll see me for more than my body.When he shares his plan, I’m skeptical, but I’ll do what he asks... moreI’m on a quest for love, and I know who I want.AllieMy best friend’s brother, Josh, would make the perfect boyfriend—he’s fun, protective, and loyal. But even though we’d be amazing together, he refuses to give us a chance. I wish I understood why.Josh knows how badly I want to fall in love. So, after witnessing the disaster of my latest date, he promises to help me find a worthy guy. One who’ll see me for more than my body.When he shares his plan, I’m skeptical, but I’ll do what he asks. Maybe it’ll work and I’ll fall for someone new. Or maybe my plan will work.Could this bonus time with Josh be what I need to win him over?JoshAllie’s the sweetest girl, but she attracts the wrong guys. I want to protect her from creeps like the last one.She deserves so much better than him. Better than me.I thought my plan would work, but Allie’s disaster date knocked her confidence. And when she comes to me asking for kissing lessons, I can’t resist temptation.Allie’s determined for us to try a relationship, but I’m not boyfriend material.How can I help her get everything she wants, when what she wants is me? less