Highest ranking #62 in Teen fiction Mary Montgomery: 17 years old, small group of friends and ok looking. Sean Connors: 17 Years old, big group of friends, hot as hell and player as hell. If they cross paths one night, there is no question who will get attached, right? Mary wants her first time to happen. Sean just wants one night stands. So she makes him a deal; He takes her virginity, and she promises to not get attached. There is just one thing they forgot to consider: What if he just happens to meet his dream girl, and she promised to act like he's air, along with the much bigger problem; she catches the attention of her hot new neighbor that might just get in his way. He has to make a decision; Forget the girl or chase her? Would he really give up the-propably- one girl on the entire planet that has ever caught his interest?

When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis