Holly's new, young teacher has a dark past, and a dangerous future. She soon finds herself charmed by his ways, and gets thrown into the chaos. Who knew having an ex-gangster for a teacher could be so troublesome? As Holly and Mr. Heywood grow closer, more questions about his past come upon Holly, as does danger. What is Mr. Heywood keeping from Holly? And why is it so bad? But most importantly, if she falls for him, could their relationship survive? After all... it would be a proscriptive relationship.

"You really think you can shoot better than me?" "I do," I said confidently, staring into his hazel eyes. "Then bring it." Dare (Darienne) Garrison is a total basketball fanatic. But when she moves from New York to the small town of Stratsburg, she finds out there is no girls' basketball team at the high school she will be attending. This isn't an option for Dare. So she finds out, since there isn't a girls' team, she is allowed to tryout for the boys' team. So she does. Dare had no idea how much drama this would cause.