Lara Smith didn't care much for fashion or the latest trends in make-up and hairstyles. She wore big, black framed glasses and was two months away from getting her braces removed. She enjoyed quiet evenings in with a book and a takeout instead of a Caesar salad. And she has a secret. Cade Matthews cares only about his appearance and his reputation. He sees life as a game, one match to be played at a time. He was no stranger to parties or cheap thrills. He, too, has a secret. When the two are paired up to study the works of Shakespeare, they discover these secrets and are left with the consequences. Together, can they overcome the lies and judgment and be happy with whom they are, or will the pressure of high school truly keep them apart?