No One But Us By Elizabeth Oвђ™roark ★ : A 19-year-old college student dealing with a cancelled internship and a public fall from grace. Reviewers often describe her as sweet and likable, though some critique her for a lack of self-respect or a tendency to "run away" from her problems. There, she is reunited with James Campbell, Ginny's older brother and Elle's longtime crush. James, now a law student, is acutely aware of how much Elle has grown up since he last saw her as a 13-year-old fan-fiction enthusiast. Despite a six-year age gap and a "dark family secret" that he believes makes Elle off-limits, the two are drawn into a summer of high sexual tension and complex emotional choices. Key Characters No One But Us by Elizabeth O’Roark : The protective and often infuriating hero who struggles to resist his attraction to Elle to protect his family. His constant "back and forth" behavior—getting close to Elle before pulling away—is a major source of angst in the story. : A 19-year-old college student dealing with a : Elle’s childhood best friend whose jealousy and "catty" behavior throughout the summer create significant conflict, eventually leading to a major blow-up involving James's fiancée. James, now a law student, is acutely aware The story begins with Elle's life in turmoil after a nasty rumor falsely accuses her of an affair with her married, late-show-host boss. To escape the Hollywood drama and her indifferent parents, she retreats to a beach house for the summer with her childhood best friend, Ginny.
: A 19-year-old college student dealing with a cancelled internship and a public fall from grace. Reviewers often describe her as sweet and likable, though some critique her for a lack of self-respect or a tendency to "run away" from her problems. There, she is reunited with James Campbell, Ginny's older brother and Elle's longtime crush. James, now a law student, is acutely aware of how much Elle has grown up since he last saw her as a 13-year-old fan-fiction enthusiast. Despite a six-year age gap and a "dark family secret" that he believes makes Elle off-limits, the two are drawn into a summer of high sexual tension and complex emotional choices. Key Characters : The protective and often infuriating hero who struggles to resist his attraction to Elle to protect his family. His constant "back and forth" behavior—getting close to Elle before pulling away—is a major source of angst in the story. : Elle’s childhood best friend whose jealousy and "catty" behavior throughout the summer create significant conflict, eventually leading to a major blow-up involving James's fiancée. The story begins with Elle's life in turmoil after a nasty rumor falsely accuses her of an affair with her married, late-show-host boss. To escape the Hollywood drama and her indifferent parents, she retreats to a beach house for the summer with her childhood best friend, Ginny.