Joselyn Raybon is just like any other sixteen-year-old girl in New York: outgoing, successful, and ready for college. Even so, she hides a terrible secret. When that secret forces itself into her life in a way that can't be hidden, her future and plans change in an instant. Joselyn is forced to leave her home, and her stepfather, Carl, hides her in Florida, where she is given an apartment of her own and cash to spend. She manages to find a job and make friends. Through this, Joselyn holds her secret tight, and she thinks about making her stepfather pay. After all, she's the one hiding the truth. She's the one with the power. Joselyn is determined to make a good life for herself, despite her painful past. With the help of the church and a supportive group of friends, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Still, in the rearview mirror is Carl, waiting for her to spill his secret. Will Joselyn finally escape her past, or will she spend the rest of her life looking over her shoulder?