Addison Gregory was always an obedient child. She did everything her parents asked of her, no questions. To them she was a breathing object to be used and controlled for their own gain. When her parents careful planning causes trauma to Addison's life, she becomes no use to them in the state she's in. They ship her to her aunt's for the summer to recover; not wanting to deal with the fallout. When Addison arrives, Liam can't help but be drawn to the beautiful girl with haunted eyes. He finds himself with countless questions and vows to find answers and help Addison by the end of the summer. Why is she so afraid? Why does she scream at night? Why can't she be touched? Why can't she talk? But mostly he wants to know the horrible thing that happened to her to make her so damaged and empty. Will he be able to find out just how many secrets she hides in the silence before the end of the summer? Join Addie and Liam on the path to recovery and discovery of each other, themselves and the simple joys of life. ChickLit - 15 Romance- 51

Cacee Adams never suspects that Jess--the, "honor-student/ Boy Scout" she's falling for, is really a street-smart delinquent who's never told her a single true thing about himself. But when Cacee and Jess somehow fall through a painting and wake up far from the mountains of Pennsylvania, everything changes. Stranded in a dangerous city that holds shocking surprises, Cacee is forced to depend on Jess for her very survival. Now, as Cacee watches Jess pick pockets and win knife fights with equal ease, she realizes the boy she thought she knew never existed. As they struggle to stay alive long enough to return home, Cacee must decide: Can a thief and a liar be trusted with the biggest thing he's ever stolen--her heart.

Look at the stars, and how they shine for you.

The smell of sea salt overwhelms my nostrils. The strong tide pulls in and releases, sending water spraying into the cool air and shell pieces. The moonlight hits the water perfectly. I look to the horizon. There is no mistaking it. The sea is calling to me.