"Gripping." "Scarily accurate." "Unputdownable." "Powerful." "Beautiful & shocking."

He was perfect. At first. The summer before senior year, seventeen-year-old Chloe thinks she's found the perfect boyfriend in Kieran, an aspiring actor, but he soon reveals a darker side to his charming quirks and carefree attitude. He’s possessive, jealous and prone to violent fits of rageful blame. Chloe tries to help him but soon realizes that he is beyond her reach. She must get away from him, but Kieran will not let her go. Chloe faces the ultimate choice: save herself or save Kieran. This is a riveting, realistic story of a teen romance gone wrong, finding the courage to break free and the strength to survive.

This novel was inspired by my own experience. I got involved in an abusive relationship and managed to get myself out of it after a year and a half or so, but it was difficult. This happened to me well into adulthood, but I wanted to write a book aimed at teenagers because the signs of an abuser are clear -- once you know what they are! Trouble is, no one tells you. Chloe's story lays out the red flags in a way that I hope is entertaining and suspenseful, as well as educational. I hope that sharing my story will help someone somewhere. The book is also available in Spanish: Chica al borde and as an audiobook in both English and Spanish.