Melissa smiles, flirts, jokes. But she never shows her scars. Eight months after tragedy ripped her from her closest friend, Melissa is struggling. And for some reason, she can't stop thinking about a certain guy and the memory of a single forbidden kiss.

Javier has scars of his own. Life in the States was supposed to be a new beginning, but a guy obsessed with vengeance has no time for the American dream. To honor his family, Javier does something extremely dangerous. Seeking out the people who can destroy his life is not just risky for him, but for Melissa, too. Because now that Javier has found her again, he doesn't want to let her go.