Emerson May is the good girl. The perfect daughter, the caring friend, the animal shelter volunteer. But when her best friends brother breaks into her room, his hands covered in blood, she doesnt scream or call the cops. Deacon smiles at her, and suddenly Emmie doesnt want to be so good. The whole town believes notorious troublemaker Deacon is guilty of assaulting his father. Only Emmie knows a secret that could set him free. If she follows her heart, she could be trusting a killer... and you cant always believe the boy next door.