Book One: Going Under
The Going Under Series by Georgia Cates
The golden boy. The girl from the wrong side of the tracks. One summer changes everything.
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In the Going Under Series, Georgia Cates delivers an emotionally charged coming-of-age romance set against the backdrop of high school rivalries, buried secrets, and the kind of first love that leaves a permanent mark. This is the story of fighting your demons—and falling in love in the process.
Their story is just beginning—continue it in Shallow.
A Young Adult Romance of First Love, Fierce Loyalty, and the Fight to Rise Above
Jessie Boone isn’t your average high school senior. With a past he keeps locked away, he’s not looking for complications—until Claire shows up. She’s the new girl at school, with more secrets than she’s letting on. And when their worlds collide, sparks fly in ways neither of them expected.
But with Jessie's reputation and Claire’s past catching up, love won’t come easy.
Going Under is a powerful story of redemption, unexpected love, and the strength it takes to rise above.
What Readers Are Saying—
A Love That Rises From the Wreckage
“Jessie and Claire's story was so emotional and honest. I couldn’t stop reading—I needed to know how it would end.”
From the first chapter, I was hooked. Their connection felt raw and real, and every obstacle they faced had my heart in knots. I cried. I hoped. I devoured every page.
“I didn’t expect Payton’s story to hit me this hard. It’s messy, bold, and beautifully written.”
The pain, the love, the chaos—it was all so vivid. Every twist caught me off guard, and I found myself rooting for him in ways I didn’t expect. This book lingers long after the final page.
Raw and real, The Going Under Series captures the intensity of first love, the weight of secrets, and the pain of growing up in a world that doesn’t play fair.
Is this a high school romance?
Yes! Set in a small-town high school, it’s full of all the drama, angst, and passion that comes with teenage love and identity.
What genre is the Going Under Series?
A YA contemporary romance filled with emotional depth, personal growth, and unexpected twists.
Are the books connected?
Yes. Going Under and Shallow tell overlapping stories and are best read in order.
Does the story have a happy ending?
Yes, but it’s a hard-earned one. The road is bumpy, the emotions are high, but it’s absolutely worth the ride.
Going Under Series
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book Two: Shallow
Sometimes you have to fall to discover who you really are.
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Payton Archer’s life is picture-perfect on the outside. But looks can be deceiving.
When her boyfriend’s betrayal shatters everything she thought she knew, she turns to the one person she should stay far away from—Jessie Boone.
As their bond deepens, Payton faces hard truths and broken friendships.
Shallow is a story about letting go of expectations, choosing yourself, and learning that love can grow from the most unexpected places.
Some stories leave scars.
Others leave a legacy.
Jessie and Claire. Payton and Jessie. These aren’t your typical love stories—they’re raw, real, and unforgettable.