Monster

Jolie DuPree has it all. Killer curves, endless confidence, and a shot to wow the judges at the National Dance Championship. Her plan for senior year is simple: crush it on the dance floor, catch the eye of industry pros, and maybe bag the campus heartthrob along the way.

But when a wine-soaked disaster and an unexpected twin derail her plans, Jolie finds herself face-to-face with Maverick James: rugged, scarred, and brooding-the complete opposite of every guy she's ever wanted.

Maverick may be a star on the football field, but when it comes to women, he's used to being ignored. Dismissed. Judged for a face he didn't choose and a body that intimidates everyone in the room. Confidence? He's never had it. Until Jolie barrels into his life with a stubborn desire to be his friend.

It's not long before friendship turns into more. And somewhere between the late-night talks, whispered confessions, and moments of lingering touch, Jolie begins to realize that maybe the monster isn't the villain of her story...

He's the beginning.