Bella thought university would be a fresh start-new friends, new experiences, and maybe even a little romance. But when a sudden trip home turns her world upside down, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of secrets, lies, and heartbreak.
Torn between two men-Jace, the steady, comforting presence she can always rely on, and Henry, whose dark allure sparks something intense and dangerous-Bella must navigate the turbulent waters of love, unsure of who her heart truly belongs to.
Meanwhile, her family is falling apart. A court case threatens everything, her stepsister is in jail, and her father is distant, hiding pain he won't share. And then there's the mystery of her mother. Bella was certain she was dead-until whispers from the past suggest otherwise.
As the trauma of her past haunts her, Bella must uncover buried truths and confront her deepest fears. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will her world shatter before her eyes? And when it comes to love, who will she choose-the safe and familiar or the one who makes her heart race?
Emotions are what makes us human, especially love. Caring for other individuals keeps our humanity intact. But, what's Peri to think when the very fervor she's been dreaming of feeling for another human being, is incited by her half brother Nathan? She allows her dark desires to run free, simply because their relationship has always been questionable. Even though she longs for his touch, who's to say that he longs for hers?
She spends years flying under the radar, keeping her feelings for Nathan hidden. A jig that doesn't hold for too long, and Nate wastes no time vocalizing how much he despises her fantasies. Heartbroken, Peri tries to live her life, navigating through High School, as well as, Nathaniel's illegitimacy, a trail which ultimately finds its way back to her. On their quest to find Nathan's real Father, Peri finds Nathan yearning for her, the same exact way she spent junior high yearning for him.
The only question is: will Peri take her shot at a fresh start with someone new, or, resume the dance that Nathan's had her in for years?