The boy from the river
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When Leah finds a boy just about to throw himself in the river she can't help but save his life . The boy is very secretive, very mysterious. Why won't he tell her where he lives? Why doesn't he like it when she mentions his parents? Leah is determined to answer those questions. Even though he is a total stranger, Leah finds herself falling for him but can she trust him?
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