Good Girl Complex

Cooper Hartley , a bartender in Avalon Bay, is caught in the chaos of serving wealthy college students from Garnet College.

Cooper Hartley , a bartender in Avalon Bay, is caught in the chaos of serving wealthy college students from Garnet College. He despises their entitled behavior but endures it for the tips, dreaming of starting his own business. Cooper's frustration is shared by his twin brother, Evan , and their friends, who disdainfully refer to the students as "clones." As Cooper navigates the crowded bar, he deals with obnoxious customers and protects his friend Steph from unwanted advances, all while yearning for a life beyond the bar.

Mackenzie Cabot arrives at Garnet College, burdened by her parents' expectations. After a liberating gap year, she dreads returning to a structured college life. Her roommate, Bonnie , is a free spirit, and Mackenzie is drawn to her energy. Despite her relationship with her boyfriend, Preston , Mackenzie feels dissatisfied and yearns for more. Her parents' plans for her life feel suffocating, and she struggles to reconcile her desires with their expectations, setting the stage for her internal conflict.

Cooper discovers that Mackenzie's boyfriend, Preston , is the same person who got him fired. Fueled by anger, Cooper devises a plan to seduce Mackenzie as revenge . His friends support the scheme, seeing it as a way to take down one of the "clones." However, as Cooper gets to know Mackenzie , he finds himself genuinely liking her, complicating his original intentions. This sets the stage for a tangled web of emotions and motivations.

Despite her relationship with Preston , Mackenzie is increasingly attracted to Cooper . Their chemistry is undeniable, and she feels more alive with him. Cooper's honesty and authenticity are refreshing, and Mackenzie struggles with guilt and desire. She knows she shouldn't be drawn to him, but the pull is irresistible. As they spend more time together, Mackenzie's internal conflict intensifies, and she questions her relationship with Preston , leading to a pivotal moment in her journey.

The tension between Cooper and Mackenzie reaches a boiling point during a boardwalk festival. They share a passionate kiss, forcing Mackenzie to confront her feelings for Cooper . The kiss complicates everything, leaving Mackenzie torn between her loyalty to Preston and her attraction to Cooper . She tries to distance herself from Cooper , but their connection is too strong to ignore. Both are left grappling with the consequences of their actions, setting the stage for future conflict.

Mackenzie impulsively decides to buy an abandoned hotel in Avalon Bay, driven by a desire to break free from her parents' expectations. She envisions restoring the hotel to its former glory, but Preston dismisses…