He was a shy, found comfort in books, and always answered questions with a question. She was angry at the world, unable to see an end to her own suffering and could always be found alone at the edge of the forest. Xander lived in the ruins of the fallen United States, that is, until he is kidnapped by government soldiers and shipped off to the small, desolate island of Grithim. There he is saved by Jade, a beautiful girl whose face can become sour in an instant. She is like a magnet, yet Xander can't help but wonder whether he should be attracted or repelled. For Jade, every day on the miserable of island of Grithim is a struggle. Haunted by what took place in her old life, she just can't seem to let go of the past. Then Jade meets Xander and feels her rigid exterior begin to slip... Can these two broken halves find a way to become whole once more? And will they be able to escape Grithim, the place that has become their own personal hell, despite all the obstacles that stand in their way? Read and find out! *novel fit for everyone (it's not just a love story I promise)

"Earlier you said you loved rain." I mention, wanting more conversation out of him as the light turned red and traffic builded. I watched his eyes soften instantly at my words. "Yeah, it's like a meditation for me you can say. When it rains, good things happen..." He trailed off. "Thats funny, that's exactly how I think of it." I grinned warmly. His eyes drifted to mine and they immediately clashed against mine. •• Rose Lace at the age of 23 is living on her own in the big apple of New York. Not only was she a well-known best seller author, but she owned her own photography company. She enjoyed her independent life and looked forward to mostly one thing- rain. Something about the rain always interested her and whenever it did rain she would find a way no matter what to make it down to her favorite little book store. Life went smoothly for her until one faithful rainy morning. She met Grey Jacobs. The worst inconvenience to come into her life and to make the gentle rain she was so used to to turn into a big nasty storm. Would she be able to survive this storm?