Secrets

I was his Cinderella.
The girl from the wrong side of town turning up at summer's biggest ball on the arm of my prince.
But he was hiding secrets.
So was I.
We all were. But some secrets had the power destroy everything we all believed. My perfect summer shattered in a million pieces. Could I piece it back together? Could he? Is there enough summer left to hold on to what we found before fall comes and tries to rip it all away?

From book one CRUSH: Ryan
I'm wise beyond my years. When you grow up with money in a powerful family, you see shit you can't erase. Certain things are expected from you like getting accepted in Harvard, being captain of the lacrosse team, having a GPA higher than God, and basically being every girl's walking fantasy.
I was all those things.
But then something happened that changed me.
I became a darker version of myself, morphing into a ruthless, heart-breaking rebel who didn't give a shit about anyone or anything.
I was no longer the golden boy... I became the heartless prince who crushed hearts like it's an art form.
But then one night on the beach changed everything.
She was standing in the surf; all golden hair and skin in a faded dress that had seen better days. Eyes innocent AF stared at me like I was either her sweetest dream or deepest nightmare.
Hell, I was probably both.
I wanted to corrupt the girl. Tell her dirty things that'd make her blush. She was clearly young and sweet and too good for a jaded jerk like me. But I'm no longer anyone's hero. I'm the villain who's about to steal his Cinderella.

Tessa
I heard rumors there was a new bad-ass in town who transferred to the rival high school. But I've never paid attention to rumors unless they're about me. And rumor has it, he has his sights set on me. But I won't crumble like the rest. Chiseled abs served with a side of asshole isn't my thing.
But then we collided. Literally. And I felt helpless as he circled me. I saw it in his eyes. He's damaged, dark and coming for me.