The Kissing Challenge

In "The Kissing Challenge," sixteen-year-old Anne Elliot grapples with her feelings for her best friend, Captain, a talented musician who allows her to hone her makeup skills on him. When an anonymous dare prompts her to kiss him, Anne finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her secret love and the fear of jeopardizing their close friendship. This engaging YA novella, inspired by TikTok and Jane Austen, delivers a fun and flirty exploration of the transition from best-friends to something more.