Aidan West:

I'm an asshole. But you know what? At least I'm willing to admit it. I'm not like all those imposters walking around the streets flaunting their fake identities for everyone to see. They put on their business suits and pretend to be reasonable, honest people in a cut-throat business world. These assholes will fuck you as soon as your back is turned. But not me. I will fuck you, looking straight into your eyes, and I will do it without hesitation. I am Aidan fucking West. The biggest asshole on the East Coast. I'm greedy and cold. I take what I want. And all I've wanted ever since the passenger next to me opened her mouth and said "fuck" was to stick my tongue in her mouth and taste her. Taste every inch of her body. I'm a man who gets what he wants. And I want Ivy Montcalm. The dark-haired, red-streaked girl who came into my life swearing like a pirate and wearing only short shorts and a tiny top. She is my personal challenge, and I have never given in to anything.

Ivy Montcalm:

Aidan West is the most arrogant person I have ever met. He's full of charm, loves to talk dirty, and I won't even talk about his late-night texts! However, what's going on between us is more than just attraction. I'm afraid it's something deeper. I was a challenge at first, but now I think I've become something more. I've never wanted a man more than I wanted Aidan West. But I can't get it. Not when my world is falling apart and I'm trying to muster the courage to end this toxic chapter of my life and start over. When I'm hurting, he's there for me. I'm lonely and he fills that void. And Aidan offers me friendship, when I want more. When he wants more, I'm terrified of the change. How do I let go of a friendship when that's all I'm willing to do? I'm afraid I'm not strong enough, and I'm afraid Aidan won't wait me forever until I finally become the person I want to be.