Cold Hard Truth

Emmie OBrien is a former good girl now on the fringe. She spent a crazy year involved with Nick, her moms drug dealer; after her arrest she was lucky to go back to her old life. But shes haunted by the choices she madefirst, to be with Nick, and then later, to testify against him. Max Shepherd is a senior varsity hockey player with serious anger issues. His grief over the death of his girlfriend causes him to see injustice wherever he looks. When they meet in community service, Max is drawn to Emmies calm energy, but Emmie knows better than to get too close to anyone. When friends of Nick show up seeking revenge, Emmie is forced to come to terms with her past, while Max has to control his protective instincts. They must trust one another, especially when Emmies situation takes a dangerous turn.