Ellie had been alone for a long time. Abandoned by her mother after her sister's death and father's imprisonment, she always tried to look on the bright side, even though many in her small hometown feared and hated her. That all changes when a van of musicians comes to town, lost and stranded while after their van breaks down, Ellie comes to their aid. Will Ellie find the family she so desperately craves? Or will she see her dreams be consumed like paper flowers by flame? ~*~ This book is dedicated to: Watson, my best friend and the most important person in my life. To everyone who has believed in me and supported my story, in the beginning and now (Star and Nat in specific, as well as my JSE fandom friends) And to the men who, without you, this story never would've come to be: Poison, Ghoul, Kobra, Jet. I'll always love you. -J.R.H