Meh. It had an intriguing plot line, but...it just didn't appeal to me. But I still encourage fans of thriller/suspense novels to give it a try! ( )

Both Nicolette Holland and Jack Manx have serious parental baggage in form of family crime connections. Her mom died not long after marrying her stepdad who has treated her like a real daughter. Now sixteen, she's popular and a good student at her Ohio high school. Jack is also an honor student at a private school in Nevada. His father is dead and his mom is an environmental lawyer. His father was pretty abusive before he was killed by other gangsters. Don, Jack's older brother, is in prison and is as unlikable as Jack is popular and well liked.
Neither teen is aware of the other until Nicolette sees something happen in the woods by her house one night and has to flee for her life. When Jack is forced into going after her after being threatened by his brother, it's the beginning of an impossible to ignore chase, one that starts with Jack tracking her down, then forming an edgy coexistence, all leading to a slam-bang ending with a really crafty twist.
Yes, there's strong language, a sex scene (well done methinks) and violence, but when you're fearful for your life what else would one expect. This is a very well-crafted story with lots of tension and very appealing main characters and will be a good addition for public libraries. ( )