❝I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me❞ - Joshua Graham She was Stubborn, fearless, bold in a strange way, sarcastic and smart, her piercing hazel eyes could almost make you question, Who is she ? Better yet, who was she ? A new exchange student was brought to St.George High in NYC. Nobody knew her but she knew everyone. They'd give anything just to have a conversation with her or to even win her friendship, but she wouldn't open up just so that her plan wouldn't blow up. This is a tale about her struggle with letting go of the past and living for the future, about forgiving and forgetting, full of romance, friendships, heartbreak and just a little bit of fate ... This is her story, so are you willing to enjoy the ride? Cover by : @SkyLabyrinth Trailer by : @brookieismyname ©Copyrighted September 2014 All Rights Reserved -justburied

"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.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.