Carissa lives her life like a normal teen. She has friends, loves her sister, hates her stepmother, and copes with her father's sexual abuse. David is sheltered and has been raised to understand his place is with his mother. Her mental and physical abuse are just a byproduct of her love. They are normal. One chance encounter opens them to a new world. They find in each other what they never knew before. Their reality is far from normal.
Jason Conley is an Air Force veteran, columnist and volunteer. He has had columns appear in numerous newspapers and websites. He holds a master's degree in political science. He lives in Abilene, Texas with his wife, 2 children, 3 dogs, and his Harley.