The Hope Center saved Cori's life.

Now she's returning the favor.

All she needs is help from the boy who broke her heart.

After a chaotic childhood, Cori Raney left town to seek a predictable, stable life.

But then her troubled brother disappears, and she discovers her adolescent refuge is on the brink of ruin. It's time to return to the old neighborhood.

Experience has brought perspective on her humble roots. There were rough days, but there were also porch tacos, handlebar bike rides, and afternoons spent hanging out at the Center.

And of course, there was Arturo "Deck" Decker, the beautiful boy who mesmerized her with his cocky grin and confident swagger.

Until one terrible night changed everything.

Deck has avoided Cori for twelve years. But he owes it to her to help find her brother-his best friend-and save the Center.

As always, they make a great team. Every minute they spend together is a reminder of how good it felt to have her by his side.

But the darker parts of their shared past haunt him. And just like when they were kids, Deck knows the only way to truly protect Cori from his demons is to stay away.