First published 2003
Grace is the new girl at a prestigious private school, struggling to fit in. Her socialite mother pressures her to do whatever it takes to join the in-crowd. But Grace just wants to disappear. When her mother remarries a wealthy man, Grace is drawn into a web of greed and manipulation. The charming Kirby Scott works his way into their lives, eyeing the family's newfound fortune and Grace's innocence. As Grace is forced to compromise her values, she must decide how far she'll go to escape the crushing reality of her new life.
Genres: fiction, romance, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, social-climbing
Setting: Palm Beach (Fla.)
448 pages · Hardcover · Pocket
Content warnings: gaslighting