More than we seem

Some Bonds Run Deeper Than Friendship. Some Secrets Can't Stay Hidden.
For ten years, Olivia Beckett and Charlotte Mäkinen have been inseparable. From awkward college freshmen to confident New York professionals, they've navigated life side-by-side, their friendship a bedrock of unwavering support and shared laughter. Olivia, the quiet, bookish editor, finds solace in Charlotte's dazzling charisma and adventurous spirit. Charlotte, the jet-setting photographer and daughter of famous parents, relies on Olivia's grounded presence and unwavering loyalty. Everyone sees their perfect friendship. No one sees what lies beneath.
But a single moment, a seemingly impulsive act at Charlotte's glamorous photography exhibition, shatters their carefully constructed reality. A passionate kiss, meant as a performance, forces Olivia to confront the feelings she's long suppressed – a love for Charlotte that goes far beyond friendship.
Charlotte, however, remains elusive, retreating behind her familiar walls of "no relationships" and casual flings. She's built a life on avoiding vulnerability, a defense mechanism forged in the crucible of her parents' seemingly perfect, yet ultimately fractured, marriage.
As Olivia grapples with her unrequited love, and a manuscript submission that mirrors her on reality, and Charlotte wrestles with her own demons, their carefully choreographed dance of friendship begins to unravel. Whispered confessions, accidental touches, and the constant, nagging presence of unspoken desires create a tension that threatens to consume them both.
Then, a family crisis forces Charlotte to confront the lies she's been telling herself, the fears she's been running from. And a forgotten photograph reveals a truth that has been staring them in the face for a decade.
Will they finally be brave enough to face the truth about their feelings, or will the weight of their shared history, and their individual fears, keep them trapped in the space between friendship and something infinitely more? One click and an unexpected message will expose, it all.
The truth is about to be revealed. But will it bring them together, or tear them apart forever? Find out in More Than We Seem – Pre-order your copy today and discover a love story that defies expectations.