Cassie Noble thought she had her life perfectly under control—until her past came crashing back.

For more than a year, Cass has successfully avoided skateboarding bad boy Jesse Redding. Ever since an explosive argument shattered their friendship, she’s kept her distance, focusing instead on the drama department and her dreams of landing a starring role. Jesse? He’s been busy hanging with his skatepunk crew at school. Sure, Cass remembers those confusing feelings she once had for him, but she’s not about to let ancient history ruin her plans.

But then Lindsey, their mutual friend and a rising choir star, is hurt in a car accident just outside school. With Lindsey’s dreams on hold and her family struggling with medical bills, Cass has an idea: a talent showcase fundraiser. The catch? She can’t pull it off alone.

Cue Jesse, the one person Cass never wanted to rely on again. Forced to work together, their icy walls start to melt, and Cass can’t ignore the way her heart speeds up whenever Jesse’s around. The boy she thought she hated might just be the one person who understands her best...

But just as sparks begin to fly, Jesse is accused of a campus crime. Doubts creep in, and Cass finds herself questioning everything—including whether Jesse deserves her trust.

With the fundraiser on the line and her heart in turmoil, Cass must make a choice: play it safe and keep her feelings locked away, or take a leap of faith with the boy who makes her feel alive.

Perfect for fans of clean romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, and swoon-worthy bad boys with hearts of gold, Breaking Character is a story about second chances, letting go of fear, and discovering love where you least expect it.