He was her first love, her first heartbreak-and the father of a child he didn't even know existed. Years ago, when Kairo "Skippa" Johnson was just another schoolboy with a dream, he left behind more than he realized. Now he's one of Jamaica's hottest dancehall artists, living the fast life, while she struggles to raise a child in silence. But secrets never stay buried forever. And when their worlds collide again, sparks fly-along with the truth that could ruin them both.

Rose Bennett (19) Rose is the kind of girl who stands out even when she's trying not to. Her skin glows warm in the Kingston sun, her curls frame her face naturally, and her eyes carry both innocence and quiet fire. Life in the ghetto has toughened her, but it hasn't stolen her softness. With a voice that could silence a whole room, she dreams of making it out through music. To some, she's just another pretty face in the lane-but to those who really look, she's a rose blooming through concrete. Andre "Dre" Johnson (25) Dre moves with the kind of confidence that turns heads-and warns you not to cross him. Tattoos lace his arms, his locs are always neat, and his stare is sharp enough to make even his enemies step careful. To the streets, he's power, respect, and danger. To Rose, he's the man who sees past her pretty face and into her soul. Dre never wanted love-until he met the one girl who could break through the walls he built.