When Jade chooses to spend the summer in California with her aunt, she thinks she knows what she is in for, but she never counted on Quentin. When he discovers that Jade plans to spend all summer reading books in the house, he makes other plans including sneaking out, staying up all night, and swimming at midnight. In spite of these perfect escapades, each time Jade tries to get closer to Quentin, he pulls away. She is determined to uncover the secret he is hiding.