About
Four small-town boys from Minnesota trade their roots for the bright lights of L.A. to chase boy-band stardom, leaving their childhood friend Ashly behind. They thought they could leave the past in the rearview mirror. But when Ashly comes to L.A. because her mom got a job, she quickly builds a close-knit circle with her six new loyal friends: Amanda, Sabrina, Chloe, Winter, Lila and Guest—and worlds collide in the school hallways. Caught up in fame, the boys are about to learn a hard lesson: you don't just forget the people who knew you when.
Characters
Kendall is a member of Big Time Rush alongside James, Carlos, and Logan. Originally a Minnesota hockey player whose life changed overnight, he became the group's frontman. Protective, stubborn, and confident, fame has made him a bit guarded. He has dirty blond hair, green eyes, and lives with his mother, Jennifer, and sister Kate. His past is marked by regret: he was once Ashly’s best friend before moving to LA and drifting away. Now, navigating the spotlight, he finds himself falling for Amanda Reynolds—one of Ashly’s best friends—whose fiery personality challenges him in unexpected ways.
Amanda is bold, outspoken, and fiercely loyal, never hesitating to speak her mind or dive into spontaneous adventures. She has red hair, brown eyes, and lives with her parents, Marcus and Linda, and brother Ethan. Best friends with Ashly, Chloe, Winter, Guest, Sabrina, and Lila, she experiences instant chemistry and falls for Kendall, challenging his guarded nature in unexpected ways.
James is a member of Big Time Rush alongside Kendall, Carlos, and Logan. Caring and thoughtful, he acts as the heart of the group. He has brown hair, hazel eyes, and lives with his mom, Brooke, and sister Katelyn. His past holds deep regret: once close with Ashly before moving to LA, he lost touch and forgot her. Now, he finds himself falling for Chloe Bennett—one of Ashly’s best friends—drawn to her quick wit and hidden softer side.
Chloe is witty, sarcastic, and careful with her heart, keeping her guard up against insincerity. She has brown hair with pink, blonde, and light blue streaks, blue-green eyes, and lives with her parents, Robert and Teresa, and sister Mia. Best friends with Ashly, Amanda, Winter, Guest, Sabrina, and Lila, she finds herself falling for James, drawn in by his genuine and caring nature.
Carlos is a member of Big Time Rush alongside Kendall, James, and Logan. Loud, energetic, and fiercely loyal, he brings constant fun to the group. He has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and lives with his mom Sylvia, dad Officer Garcia, and sister Brianna. His past holds regret: once Ashly’s best friend before moving to LA, he drifted apart and forgot her. Now, he is falling for Winter Hayes—one of Ashly’s best friends—drawn to her calm, thoughtful presence that balances his high energy.
Winter is calm, observant, and composed with a level head, preferring peaceful moments over chaos. She has brown hair and blue eyes, and she lives with her parents, David and Elaine Hayes, alongside her younger brother, Liam. She is close best friends with Ashly, Amanda, Chloe, Guest, Sabrina, and Lila. Over time, she finds herself falling for Carlos, naturally drawn to his bold, playful energy that beautifully balances her own quiet nature.
Ashly is thoughtful, independent, and guarded, valuing deep loyalty while disliking superficiality. She has brown hair and brown eyes, living with her parents, Mark and Patricia, and sister Jenna. Best friends with Amanda, Chloe, Winter, Guest, Sabrina, and Lila, her past is shaped by a lingering hurt: once best friends with the BTR boys before they moved to LA and drifted apart, leaving her behind—along with an old crush she once had on Logan.
Sabrina is fun, outgoing, and fiercely loyal, always ready to lighten the mood and bring lively energy. She has dark brown hair, deep brown eyes, and lives with her parents, Jacob and Elena, and brother Diego. Best friends with Amanda, Chloe, Winter, Ashly, Lila, and Guest, she thrives on good vibes and supporting her inner circle while disliking drama.
Lila is creative, outgoing, and fun, bringing vibrant energy to everything she does and deeply valuing artistic projects and strong friendships while disliking boredom and negativity. She has dark hair and brown eyes, and lives with her parents, Henry and Vanessa, older brother Zach, and younger sister Zoe. She is close best friends with Ashly, Guest, Amanda, Chloe, Winter, and Sabrina.
Logan is a member of Big Time Rush alongside Kendall, James, and Carlos. Smart, funny, and loyal, he often hides his sensitive side behind humor and intellect. He has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and lives with his mom, Joanna, and sister Carly. His past holds regret: once Ashly’s best friend with an old crush on her before moving to LA, he still feels remorse over drifting apart. Now, everything changes when he instantly falls for Guest—one of Ashly's best friends—becoming protective and drawn to her warmth.
Sourcebook
Intro
Four best friends became famous, and somewhere along the way, they changed. Their sisters noticed first—they missed their brothers they grew up with and worried most about Ashly, the girl they once called their best friend. By the pool, the boys laughed, but their laughter faltered when their sisters approached, serious expressions on their faces. “You really don’t see it, do you?” Kate asked. “See what?” Kendall replied. “The way you’ve changed,” Carly said. “We haven’t changed,” Carlos argued. “What about Ashly?” Katelyn asked softly. The laughter stopped. “When was the last time you talked to her?”
“We’ve been busy,” Logan muttered. “Busy enough to forget your best friend?” Kate shot back. “We didn’t forget her,” James said shakily. “Then why hasn’t she heard from you in months?” Carly pressed. “We…we thought she knew we didn’t mean to forget her,” James admitted. “You got caught up and she disappeared,” Katelyn said quietly. “You forgot what normal feels like.”
“So what are you saying?” Kendall asked. “You’re transferring,” Carly said firmly.“To Ridgeway High,” Kate added. “Gustavo agreed, and our parents said it’s okay too,” Katelyn finished. “…Ashly goes there,” Logan muttered. “Yeah. She does,” Carly confirmed. “She probably hates us,” Carlos said. “She has every reason to,” Brianna replied. “We never meant to hurt her,” James said. “Then fix it,” Kate said. “When do we leave?” Kendall asked. “Tomorrow,” Katelyn answered. The next morning, Ridgeway High buzzed, but the boys barely noticed as they searched for Ashly. They found her at her locker with Amanda, Chloe, Sabrina, Winter, Lila, and Guest were all unfamiliar faces to the boys except for Ashly. And for the first time since Minnesota, the boys realized she had once been their whole world, and they hers. “I heard Big Time Rush just transferred here,” Sabrina said. “It’s just four new students,” Amanda replied casually. “Ridgeway will survive,” Chloe added. Guest frowned. “I can’t believe it’s actually them.”
“Great,” Lila muttered. Ashly stayed quiet, grips her locker door. “You okay?” Winter asked gently. “I’m fine,” Ashly answered, though she didn’t look it. The bell rang and the hallway cleared. Ashly turned to grab her notebook then froze at a tap on her shoulder. She spun around to see Kendall, Logan, James and Carlos. Her expression hardened. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” The boys looked past her and found Amanda, Chloe, Sabrina, Winter, Lila, and Guest, none of whom the boys recognized except Ashly. “Ash, we didn’t know how to tell you,” Kendall started. “Then don’t,” Ashly cut him off. “You don’t get to show up like nothing happened.”
“We messed up,” James said. “You forgot me,” Ashly replied, steady but hurt. “We didn’t forget you,” Kendall said quickly. “Got busy? Got famous?” Ashly shot back. Silence. “I have real friends now,” Ashly continued. “People who stayed.”
“We want to fix it,” James said. “You don’t get to decide that,” Ashly replied. “We miss you,” Carlos said quietly. She held his gaze. You should’ve realized a year ago. Don’t follow.” Ashly returned to Amanda, Winter, Chloe, Sabrina, Lila and Guest. For the first time since fame, the boys felt small.
Release Date 2026.01.31 / Last Updated 2026.08.23
