This is a dark taboo age gap romance, with elements of predatory behaviour, dubcon and grooming.
It follows Rianna and the crush she has on her mother's friend Carl. He gives her the care and attention she needs with her absent mother, and her crush develops into obsession. When she tries to pursue him and he rejects her she's hurt and begins to question her feelings.
After a chance meeting with Carl's boss Stephen and seeing their rivalry she decides to start a dangerous game, little does she know Stephen has his own dark agenda as he starts to groom her.
The plot exposes some dark secrets, a bitter rivalry, and a coming of age romance and exploring a first forbidden love. It was a page turner and I loved the dark twists and suspense.