Kissing the Skater Boy

Two rivals. One elite academy. Zero rules…except falling for the wrong guy

MCKAYLA:
On the first day at Hidden Shores Academy, Justin’s longboard smacked me in the face. Instead of apologizing, he checked on his board, which told me everything I needed to know. He’s the cocky skater boy, I’m the studious newspaper editor, and somehow we’re stuck sharing classes at an elite private academy. I’m chasing a journalism scholarship, not romance—especially after a first love that ended badly.

JUSTIN:
McKayla calls me trouble, and she’s not wrong. I’m the bad boy with a reputation, and she’s the rule-following girl with big dreams. But the more she pushes me away, the more I realize I don’t want to give up. What starts as enemies-to-lovers quickly turns into something I didn’t see coming.

Escape into a clean high school romance set at an elite private academy, where enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, and bad boy skater vibes collide with a strong, studious female lead. This sweet, kissing-only YA romance delivers slow-burn tension, first love feelings, and all the drama readers crave—without spice. If you love feel-good romance, academic rivals, and emotional love stories, this is the perfect escape to press play and fall in love.