No one ever expected much from him. Joshua Elijah Griffin, IV is on his last chance. A stint in rehab and a transfer to a new school has scared him into putting his life on track. He's determined to live up to his family's expectations, but on the first day of class, Josh meets a girl, and he knows his father won't approve, but in Carrington, he sees a kindred spirit. He's willing to give up everything to be with her. No one ever thought she was special. Carrington Olivia Butler is ready to shine. Always in the shadows of her siblings, she goes away to college to break out of her shell. All...

What do you hope for, now? Carrington Olivia Butler's last relationship ended in tragedy, but she remains hopeful in love. Her return to school sparks the beginning of her plan to pursue happiness and to win the man of her dreams... The man who saved her life. But, she soon finds he has moved on. Jackson Latre Mitchell wanted Carrington from the moment he laid eyes on her. Hiding his feelings after his best friend showed interest, it took him a long time to get over her. He didn't want to sit idly by and wait for something that may never happen. Finally, Carrington and Jackson find their way...