Maddy Gray, 15, thrives on soccer as a fiercely self-reliant center defender. Thrown onto a boy's team with a few female friends, she is set on making the affair strictly professional. But when famed, self-centered, and unbearably attractive goalie Derek Weaver catches her eye (or more so her head), things take an unexpected turn. Derek never even gave a thought to a love interest, yet can't help getting sidetracked in the chase for the headstrong Maddy Gray. Each hot-tempered and independent in a dangerous way, the two are constantly spitting fire at each other as the season progresses. Underneath it all, however, Maddy and Derek both know there's something that's pulling them together against their better judgement. Something undeniable and unavoidable. And Maddy only knows one thing for certain: this won't be a season to forget.

"I need you," he whispered from the passenger seat. Why would I trust a bad boy? But I felt, for some reason, that I needed him to. I turned to look at him, but he was already leaning in to kiss me. Why is love so complicated? Maya Reeds is a seventeen year old girl thriving on independence and drive. She thinks boys are mindless, immature imbeciles and has steered clear of the entire concept of love in general. Her single mother is not just a role model, but an inspiration. Leaving for a business trip to China, Maya's mother has high ambitions for her future. However, she can't leave her daughter alone for all those months. That's where Carrie Groom comes in. Carrie has been friends with Maya's mom for years, and her home seems like a harmless place to stay for the duration of Maya's seeming abandonment. Never thought that Carrie could've raised a bad boy. As Maya endures this temporary move, she is sent into a whirlwind of desire, heated emotions, and betrayal- all fueled by the boy who lives just down the hall.