I broke him, conquered him and made him burn with passion. But it was worth it, every second of pain was nothing compared to this feverish, shiver-inducing excitement. Auburn Lawrence fell in love with her English teacher, Reed West, when she was only sixteen. Through inspiring stories, reading classic literature and sparkling jokes, they forged a bond that was an eye-opening experience for both of them. A chance meeting after graduating from Auburn sets their feelings on fire, but love is much more than just passion. They spend three hot summer months exploring each other behind a veil of forbidden passion and desperate lust, but Auburn and Reed soon learn that the unattainable sometimes remains unattainable. With the onset of cold weather, their relationship will face a chilling test of strength that threatens to destroy their lives and break the unshakable connection that was between them.