In Desperate Ruin

Clementine Leon's summer takes an unexpected turn when her study abroad plans fall through, leaving her stuck in her college town with her parents overseas. With limited options, she stays at her best friend's house until she can figure out her next move. Her situation becomes even more complicated when she meets Arlo Santos, her best friend's good-looking dad, who lives under the same roof. The story explores their developing relationship against a backdrop of mature themes.