Four teens. Three couples. Two lovely Family. One unforgettable winter. A love that changes everything. Amber Carter thought she had it all figured out-until heartbreak forced her to start over. But when Caleb, her once- annoying, now impossible-to-resist neighbour, Returns from London for the holidays, her carefully guarded heart begins to slip He's just visiting. She's definitely not interested. Or so she keeps telling herself., until late-night escapes and stolen glances blur every line. Between family drama, unexpected sparks, and a winter full of second chances, Amber is about to learn that some expectations are meant to be broken. Beyond Expectations is a heartfelt, emotionally layered and twisted story about first love, family, identity. heartbreak-and the courage to choose yourself, even when it's the hardest thing to do.