AU: She's his tutor. He's the star player of the lacrosse team and the most popular guy in school. They live in polar opposite worlds, but not in ones you might be used to with this kind of story. Riley Matthews has perfect parents who love one another unconditionally. She has a 4.5 GPA, is expecting to get accepted into an elite writing program for high school students at NYU this summer, and has friends who support her in every way possible. Lucas Friar lives in a world of secrets and lies. His parents are in the middle of a brutal divorce, his dad's company is going bankrupt, he's failing 11th Grade English, and his girlfriend is cheating on him with someone he cares about. When their worlds intersect, their lives are changed in ways they didn't think possible.

[ 2016 GMW Choice Award Winner ] [ 2017 GMAWARDS Winner ] ❝I l o v e d her not for the way she d a n c e d with my angels, but for the way the s o u n d of her name could silence my d e m o n s.❞ [Highest Rank #51 in Romance] [BOOK ONE] 2015 | © meg

Lucas just moved from Austin to Burleson. With school starting he has to adjust to his new school, new friends, new job and it's his Senior Year. He was pretty sure this year was going to be terrible, until he met his tour guide, Riley.

One girl. One boy. Riley Matthews. Lucas Friar. One bet. One story. - "She is the most innocent girl in this school. She hasn't been together with one guy," he said raising his eyebrow. "And you think that you can make her fall for you?" I snorted. "Yeah. I have girls all over me, all the time, and I don't even try. This will be easy." I smirked, looking at her up and down. She was cute. Not really my taste. He shook his head. "Good luck with that, Friar." I raised my eyebrow at him. "Is that a bet?" He nodded and laughed. I stuck out my hand for him to shake and he did. "Game on, pretty boy." - Will Lucas Friar - John Quincy Adams biggest bad boy and heartbreaker - succeed on making Riley Matthews, - the schools innocent, sweet, big hearted girl - fall for him? Or will the plan backfire?

Lucas Friar fell in love with Riley Matthews. Riley fell in love with Lucas. Their unbreakable relationship, fell apart because of him. After all these years he still loves her. When Lucas gets a wedding invitation from Riley Matthews, future Mrs. Charlie Gardner, he decided to head back to New York for the wedding. After all these years, can they rekindle what they once had? Will he fight for her? Or will he always be on the side, watching her be happy.

It's Riley & Maya's 10 year high school reunion. From ugly duckling to a swan, Riley Matthews is more confident than ever. But those old high school crushes are gone. Right? GMW CHOICE AWARD WINNER: Best Plot Twist Beautiful cover by @lucastown!

Riley and Maya are going into their freshman year of high school, and they certainly don't know what to expect. Riley is most anxious and nervous, but those nerves got worse when Lucas Friar walked into her first period class.