Smart but secretive teenager Lila Lennox is counting on a summer romance when she meets the enigmatic Hayden Mercer; she gets a conspiracy that will alter both their lives forever.

Hayden has spent his whole life trapped inside a powerful secret program run by his father, a man who would do anything to change the future. Lila’s the wild card no one saw coming. An undeniable chemistry, stolen moments, and a connection that feels fated draw the two teens together, and they soon learn that their burgeoning feelings are tied to dangerous truths buried deep within a shadowy organization.

Secrets are revealed, and Hayden learns his past is a lie. Lila and Hayden are hunted through underground facilities, pursued by powerful enemies, and forced to question everything they know. To survive, they must rely on trust, courage, and the strength of their bond.

Windswept coastlines, hidden tunnels, long-buried files, and shocking revelations: Sweet Enough to Burn is a heart-racing romantic adventure filled with mystery, suspense, and unforgettable emotional stakes. This coming-of-age love story is packed with cinematic thrills, heartfelt emotions, tender slow-burn romance, exciting escapes, found family themes, and a hero ready to risk everything for the girl who changed his world.

Fans of The Inheritance Games, Legend, Shatter Me, and The Maze Runner will adore this page-turning YA romantic thriller about what happens when love becomes the most powerful force in a world built on control.

Some stories will change your future.
Some people change your life.
Lila and Hayden do both of these.