Corbin Vale has been pretending he’s straight while secretly falling for his guarded college roommate, Alaric Thorne. Then his sister sets her sights on the same guy—and expects Corbin to play matchmaker. When Alaric overhears Corbin’s confession, their roommate arrangement turns into a dangerous game of flirting, jealousy, and feelings neither will admit. One night together changes everything. But his sister’s lies, vicious campus rumors, and a controlling family threaten to tear them apart before they even get started. As a treasured sunflower painting reveals an unexpected connection from their past, Corbin and Alaric discover their story began long before they shared a room. Can they stop hiding and fight for the love they almost missed?
