Kristen is a beautiful teenager who is going to live with her Aunt in Los Angeles. That is a big step for her, considering she has lived in New York since she was still a fetus. She never thought that she would ever leave her best friend, Lizz, and her boyfriend, James. She goes to L.A. with her mom, who is a low class stripper that gave birth to Kristen when she was only 14. Her mom is hoping to get a job to pay the bills and set a good example for her daughter, but she still has clients come home in the middle of the night to gain money, by clients I mean horny guys that want to get away from their wives for the night. Kristen finds one boy who isn't normal in this crazy city, and not being normal is perfect for her. When she find out his real job, she is afraid. She is afraid to fall in love with him.

"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.