The Friendship Variable

Claire Beaumont has always followed the rules and is happily engaged to her best friend's son, but her feelings for her coworker Ryan, who has loved her silently for years, complicate her world. As they team up for an important campus project, Ryan struggles to keep his emotions in check, even as they navigate their evolving relationship. This story explores friendship, unspoken feelings, and the challenges of love amidst life's unexpected turns.