First published 1986
David Axelrod burns with desire for Jade Butterfield. The two teenagers lose themselves in each other completely. Their physical connection and emotional intensity push them into territory neither can fully grasp. Then Jade's father throws David out of the house and forbids him from returning. David hatches what he believes is a foolproof plan. He will start a small, controlled fire at the Butterfield home, then rescue the family from the flames. Surely they will forgive him and welcome him back after he saves their lives. The fire spins out of control. What follows destroys everything David hoped to preserve. His love becomes something twisted and criminal. He makes anonymous calls and writes desperate letters. The Butterfields live in fear of him. David cannot stop himself from pursuing the only thing that feels real to him anymore: his consuming love for Jade and her family.
Genres: fiction, drama, romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, obsession
Setting: Butterfield Home
418 pages · Paperback · Avon Books
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence