Ellie Watt grew up in a grifting environment. Both parents were on it. She suffered physically because of them. 
 When her family moved to California for a new beginning, she went to high school like any normal girl her age. But, she was considered different. 
 Growing up she did have a good friend, kind of a geek emo, Camden McQueen. He was always there for her. 
 After high school she left and she has been doing the only thing she knows what to do. To survive she has follow her parents's footsteps. 
 However, when she gets in trouble and has to escape, she goes back home. The last thing she thought was to meet Camden again. He is not a geek anymore. He is a grown man. He is a tattoo artist and he is successful. He is also very handsome. 
 But, he has a dark streak and he may not be easy to swindle. 
 Also, a past love is looking for her. He is part of her painful past. 
 Staying alive may not be easy. 
 I really wanted to like this book. Other reviewers sure did. I am ok with dark characters, damaged individuals, but I was not able to connect with them. Some of the things that they do are not redeemable in my book. 
 2/5 Fangs 
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