Alissa Karin Shirah

Eighteen-year-old Cynthia Anderson's workaholic father wants her to follow in his footsteps and become a lawyer. But she has her own dreams. After graduation, she finally summons the courage to stand up to him and in turn embarks on a rebellious quest of wild abandonment, determined to find freedom from her father's demands. But as she travels down a difficult road lined with bad choices and consequences, Cynthia must decide whether to continue down the path of destruction or turn and head for home.

Tired, hungry, broke, and broken.

That is how Cynthia Anderson returned home after quickly spending an immense amount of money while on "vacation". Her father seems happy to have her safe at home, but how could he forgive her if she can't forgive herself?

Mary Anderson does not celebrate her younger sister's return. For the last six months, Mary was her father's right hand, both at home and at the law firm. Now her entitled sister moves back expecting special treatment and their father's full attention. How can he not realize that she's the one who caused all of her own trouble?

Can two drastically different sisters find some middle ground before their conflicts cause permanent damage to their family?