The Side Project

By: Laurel Osterkamp

Narrated by: Amelia Hugh, Christian Leatherman

Rylee dreams of moving to California, writing literary fiction, and pursuing her late father’s dreams. But she’s still in Bemidji, MN, caring for her younger brother and running into her high school crush, Carson. Ten years ago, Carson rejected Rylee and she never quite recovered.

Carson had his sights set on the Ivy League, until his girlfriend’s unexpected pregnancy. Being a single father is the most important job he’ll ever have, even if it means postponing his dreams.

Rylee is shocked to discover she and Carson enrolled in the same fiction writing graduate course. They become writing partners, but also take on a secret “side project”--a no-strings-fling that will end once the class is over.

Because they can’t fall in love. Hearts would be broken and secrets would get revealed. Should Rylee and Carson risk everything to find their happily-ever-after?

©2024 Laurel Osterkamp (P)2025 Laurel Osterkamp

Happy Hopeless Romantic Heart

This is a cute little romance. The narrators were so perfect for the roles. Definitely a great book for us hopeless romantics!
Rylee & Carson are old high school friends/crushes who happen to take a writing class together years later. They each have a lot to navigate on their own, and even more while working on their 'side project' for class. Does the reunion reignite their sparks? Or do their past and present situations get in the way of a happily ever after?
Read/Listen for yourself to find out how it wraps up. I did love the ending ;)