Everyone is hiding something. Some are killing for it. After everything she's survived, Viktoria Navitski wants one thing. Out. But the city has other plans. With the balance of power shattered, gangs are falling apart, leaders are dropping dead, and someone is carving a path through the chaos, one body at a time. Viki was never meant to lead, but they remember her name. Caught between ruthless gang wars, a tightening police force, and a killer no one can name, Viki is pulled back into a world she tried to escape. As the violence creeps closer, and a boy with secrets begins to unravel her carefully guarded walls, Viki is forced to confront the truth she's been running from. Because in a city ruled by secrets, you don't escape your past. You become it.

Kimberly Taylor was a quiet, shy girl with no friends growing up, until Kindergarten when Asher Knight changed that. It's now been eleven years since they've become best friends, and they both have come a long way. Asher Knight has become one of Jefferson High's players and all-star jock. Popular, good looking, funny, and an expert kiss ass. Kimberly Taylor is an intelligent and hard working girl, opposite of Asher's popular status. With average looks to cover her extreme case of nerd. With the two being such close friend, will the cost of being best friends with Asher be her love life? Will Asher lose over a decade of friendship to Spencer Grey? Will Kimmy stand up and finally tell Asher the truth? It's a tough yet fun ride being Best Friends with the Player.