Eli Parker keeps his head down - at school, he's bullied; at home, he's broken. His father-abusive and an alcoholic. His only escape is the sketchbook he never lets go. Then Rafe Torres shows up. The new kid with a bad reputation and a quiet heart. His aunt isn't much around to care what he does and doesn't. He sees Eli , really sees him - and offers something Eli's never had: safety....and maybe love As their bond grows in silence , Eli begins to wonder if there's more to life than just surviving. But love can't always save you. Not from everything.

I didn't think my captor would be as maddening as he is captivating. He drags me back to the house I vowed never to return to. He wants answers, and if he needs to, he will rip them out of me. I'm broken down piece by piece by every harsh word and every burning touch. But within the confusion, I can't help but crave him, the way he observes me, the way he controls me. I am consumed by his pain, but also consumed by his presence. I should hate him, Instead I'm falling.

Angelina Hayes, a gentle and sensitive girl, is overwhelmed with sadness after her father's death. Hoping to escape her troubled life, she becomes drawn to her new English teacher, Mr. Voss. ❦- I steal a glance through my lashes and catch Mr. Voss looking back at me. His eyes are deep and curious, and a small, knowing smile plays on his lips. There's something about him, dark, mysterious, and dangerous. He's smart, charming, and every girl's secret crush, even mine. I couldn't help but want what I shouldn't: his forbidden touch.