Boys Like Us Book 1

Boys Like Us is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel that follows four high school freshmen—Jayden, Malik, Eli, and Noah—who are each navigating the chaos of Eastbrook High while carrying their own secrets, struggles, and hopes.

Jayden is the quiet artist who’d rather disappear into his sketchbook than be seen. Malik is the charming athlete hiding the pressure of living up to his brother’s legacy—and a family burden no one knows about. Eli is the sarcastic loner battling anxiety and trying to protect his younger brother in a world that doesn't always play fair. And Noah, the pastor’s son, is beginning to accept a truth about himself that could shatter everything he’s been taught to believe.

Thrown together by chance, the four boys form an unexpected bond that becomes a lifeline through a year filled with firsts: new friendships, confessions, panic attacks, school rumors, silent struggles, and moments of unexpected joy. Together, they face dances, drama, heartbreak, and healing—all while learning what it means to truly see and support one another.