Nadeen Nabil

They used to be everything to each other. Now, they can barely share the same room. Calista Monroe and Nathaniel Hawkins were inseparable as kids. But somewhere between middle school memories and high school hallways, everything changed. Now they're at the top of the academic food chain-fighting for grades, pride, and the last word. They clash in every classroom, challenge every win, and pretend the past never happened.
But tension like theirs doesn't just disappear-it builds. And the more they push each other away, the harder it becomes to ignore what's still there. buried beneath years of silence, sharp words, and stolen glances. Between Rivalry and Romance is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers debut packed with emotional tension, academic drama, and the kind of chemistry you can't fake. For fans of heartfelt young adult fiction, unforgettable first loves, and the rivals who make your heart race.