Rylee dreams of moving to California, writing literary fiction, and pursuing her late father’s dreams. But until her younger brother fully recovers from cancer, she’ll stay in Bemidji, MN. It’s all good, except for when she runs into her BFF’s older brother, Carson. Back in high school, Carson rejected Rylee and she's still humiliated.

Ten years ago, Carson's Harvard plans were dashed by his girlfriend’s unexpected pregnancy. So he stayed in Bemidji. Now he’s a single dad/high school teacher. He loves his son–yet, he wants more.

Rylee is shocked when Carson enrolls in her graduate fiction course. Despite their unresolved past, they become writing partners and take on a secret side project - a passionate-no-strings fling that must end with the class. Otherwise, hearts will be broken and secrets revealed. Yet, as their feelings grow, Rylee and Carson are faced with a difficult decision:

Should they risk everything for a chance at happily-ever-after?

"Sparks will fly and hearts will break, but you're guaranteed a good time with The Side Project." -- Indies Today