What is the definition of a perfect summer? For small town girl, Ellie Charleston, a perfect summer includes late nights at Dairy Queen with her friends, hot days spent on the beach, and a new name for herself. But, getting a new name in a small town isn't that simple. That is, until Rosen Parker shows up in town, and everything starts to change. A summer romance sparks, giving Ellie the new reputation she was looking for. But no summer is really what you expect it to be. Ellie's fling quickly spins out of control when she finds out the dark truth about Rosen, and unwillingly gets dragged along on a perilous journey. Gone is the charming boy she fell for, replaced by a liar who is constantly on the run. Forced to leave the only place she's ever known, Rosen teaches Ellie the first rule of his lifestyle: Trust no one, not even him. (Warning: There will be some violence in this story, so if you are uncomfortable with that please do not read)