Kat has been beaten, abused, and bullied all her life. Her dad blames her for her mother's death, but one day she discovers she has a half brother in L.A. and stages a fake field trip to meet him.

"I've spent too many years letting myself be unhappy when the answer was right there in front of me," I shook my head, remembering all the lonely or heartbroken nights that had happened in the years I had known Greg. "I love you. You don't have to feel the same way or say it back, I didn't say it for a response. I told you because I'm tired of keeping it in." Greg grinned and pulled me close, bringing his lips to mine. "I love you too, Ell."

One small deal leads to 18 year old Greg Jackson being shipped to the UK staying at the Ridgewell Home on the outskirts of London. A twisted love affair begins with Greg and a beautiful British girl named Lucy but Greg holds a secret.