Between Heartbeats

This is a tender and achingly realistic coming-of-age romance about two lifelong neighbors navigating the turbulent waters of senior year. It captures the exquisite torture of a friendship poised on the brink of something more, the thrill of secret glances, and the terrifying leap from "best friends" to soulmates.

With prose that simmers with unresolved tension, it explores social anxiety, the pressure of perfection, and the messy, beautiful awakening of first love. The story delves into the intimate confusion and raw vulnerability of teenagers discovering that the person who knows you best might also be the one who sets your heart on fire.