In Lucy's small town, there is an epidemic-like fear. The fear of Luke Hemmings. He's dangerous, threatening, bad. If you're not scared of him, you are in danger. He thrives on fear. The one person who isn't afraid of him? Lucy Dalton, a smart, popular, generally nice girl. Virgin, good grades, religious. The polar opposite of Mr. Hemmings But sometimes, the bad boy falls for the good girl, and trouble must ensue.