Lorraine, a 26-year-old whirlwind of sarcasm and efficiency, despises the very idea of love, convinced her past has eaten her alive. She’s perfected the art of keeping men at arm’s length, especially the infuriatingly charming kind. But when her monster boss, Shirley, drops a bombshell—her equally infuriating, equally charming brother, Bradley, is Lorraine’s new boss—her carefully constructed walls begin to crack. He’s the man from the Mexican restaurant, the one she swore she'd never see again. Can Lorraine maintain her steely resolve against a man determined to break through her defenses, or will she discover that even monsters can inspire a newfound, complicated love?

Elliot Goldman's life is a minefield of bullies and social anxieties, a daily struggle for survival. But a new semester brings an unexpected twist: a lab partner who might just be the only one to see past the 'Idiot Goldman' facade. Can a chance encounter in chemistry class, and a surprise downpour, lead to something more than just a passing friendship? Dive into a world where sarcasm is a shield, secrets run deep, and an unlikely bond forms amidst the chaos of high school life.

Captain Kate Maxwell, a pilot with a fiery reputation, is pulled back into the elite world of TOPGUN. Haunted by personal struggles and a past she can't outrun, she finds herself entangled with the arrogant yet captivating Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell. As the pressure mounts and the skies become more dangerous, Kate must navigate complex relationships, confront her demons, and prove her worth in a world where only the best survive. Can she keep her flame burning without getting burned?