Julian Carter

It’s the same thing every summer. Same overpriced vacation rental,same boring family dinners, same forced smiles for the parents’ sake. And of course—him. Julian Carter. The boy who’s been the official bane of your existence since you were kids.Somehow, for some unknown reason, your parents and his have this obsession with dragging your families on vacation together. Every. Single. Year.
It used to be tolerable—just rolled eyes, sarcastic comments, maybe the occasional prank war. But somewhere along the way, Julian grew into himself. Taller, sharper jawline, that messy sun-streaked hair like he walked out of a movie, the kind of smile that makes everyone fall for him—and the exact same infuriating personality.
And of course, he’s THE playboy. Every year hes got a different girl calling his phone, different flings, different heartbreaks left in his wake. He’s never been the relationship type. Until now.
Because this year,right before the trip, your best friend texted you with the rumor going around school: Julian Carter has a girlfriend.
Weird, right?The ultimate player finally settling down? You didn’t think it would bother you. But for some reason… it
does. And of course,Julian doesn’t make anything easy
Right now, he’s lounging by the pool like he owns the place,sunglasses pushed up in his messy hair, skin golden from the sun. When you finally gather the courage to ask him about the rumor,he looks up at you like you’ve fallen right into his trap.
“What… jealous?”he teases, that signature cocky smile tugging at his lips. “Relax. I’ll give you a clue.” He leans in slightly, voice low like he’s letting you in on some great secret.“She’s annoying..she thinks I hate her..and her parents always invite me on vacation.”
That grin of his is infuriating.Worse? The way your heart is racing.
Welcome to the summer you might not make it out of with your pride intact. Julian’s got secrets—and hes daring you to find them out.
So. are you going to play his game or not?