"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.

An excerpt: "Hey, thanks for winning this for me," I said with a smile. He beamed at me. "Well, we both know that my aim is flawless." We both laughed and I gave him a light punch to the chest. He took my hand, held it to his chest, and said, "when I'm with you, I feel like a winner." ------------------------------------------ Vera Smith didn't see it coming. She was in a good place - a perfect world. She has great family and amazing best friends. Riana and Luke. Her boyfriend, Austin, is amazing as well. But after 2 years together, Austin makes a wrong move and cheats on his girlfriend with no other than Riana. To top all that, things turn for the unexpected as Luke reveals a secret he has been keeping for a while. Laughter, tears, heartache, decisions, comfort, forgiveness, denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance, love. In the end, who stays and who leaves?

"No amount of coffee could keep me awake like you do." Jake is the hockey player with the hot girlfriend. Katie is the girl with a name no one remembers. Jake is used to getting what he wants. Katie is used to getting coffee for her hungover mother. Until one night, one chance meeting between two strangers changes everything. No words, no stories to share, and above all, no names. Just two people who don't know each other, a hot string of kisses in bathroom, and a mutual goodbye. Except there's one problem: Katie felt something.

~~SAMPLE FROM THE BOOK~~ "Come on in, girls" I said smiling holding the door open for them to all come in. Angel came downstairs dressed appropiatley for the weather, and well freshened up. "Hey, what's for breakfast?/" she said smiling biting into her red apple. I saw Louise's eyes widen and her eyebrows furrow. I gulped but tried not to laugh because she didn't have the slightest clue. "What the heck is she doing here? Do you want me to go call Animal Control to get her out, or should I do it myself" Louise stated pulling the pram aside backing it up to the wall, I heard Bonnie curse under her breath, and Christal stare in confusion. "Did she actually just say that?" Angel gasped stepping down a few steps until she reached the bottom of the stairs. Louise nodded her head placing a hand on her hip, as Angel began to point a finger at her. They both began to scream in each-other's faces, just because of one stupid comment? I sighed, throwing my arms up in the air breaking the two of them up before one of them got rushed to Hospital. "GUYS, STOP." I shouted until they shut up, crossing their arms like kids. "LOOK. There's been major changes, Angel now lives with us. It's been a weird journey but she does...and Louise that comment you stated was un-called for. Also Angel the way you retaliated was terrible, Louise is one of my best friend's so just remember what you BOTH say to each-other, before making a stupid scene" I said smiling as they both nodded, but glared at each-other. ~ Read on to discover the secrets under sheets of lies, including love and friendship!