Fame is his disguise. Privacy is his shield. Falling for each other was never part of the script.

Eli Carter, famous since fifteen, is living a lie. His carefully managed public image paints him as one half of "Ryeli," the iconic on-screen power couple adored by millions. But behind the scenes, his manager mother, Diana, keeps his true self—and his attraction to men—firmly under wraps. Craving anonymity and a chance to breathe, Eli secretly enrolls at Westlake University, hoping to find the normal life fame stole from him.

Marcus Jennings knows about pressure. As a driven college basketball star navigating the shadow of his pro-athlete brother, his focus is sharp and his guard is high. When he's assigned a year-long sociology project with the surprisingly grounded Eli Carter, an unexpected connection sparks. Stolen moments and late-night study sessions ignite into something deeper—something exhilarating, forbidden, and dangerously real.

Their romance unfolds in whispers and hidden glances, a fragile bubble threatened by Diana's iron grip, relentless gossip blogs, and the constant fear of exposure. For Eli, it's a battle between the life he's supposed to want and the man he's falling for. For Marcus, it's questioning everything he thought he knew about himself.

Off Script is a captivating New Adult MM College Romance brimming with the thrill of secret love and the courage it takes to live authentically. Explore the complexities of navigating fame, family expectations, and the messy, beautiful journey of self-discovery alongside Eli, Marcus, and team captain Zach, who grapples with his own hidden identity.

Perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue and Him.

Will Eli and Marcus risk their careers, their families, and their carefully constructed worlds for a love that defies the script? Or will the pressure to perform tear them apart?

Tropes: Celebrity, Coming Out Story, Fake Relationship, Found Family, Slow Burn Romance, College Romance

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