I only had one job.

Take care of my best friend's baby sister.

It was the last thing I promised him, and I always keep my promises.

Lucia DeMarco has other plans. For one, she hates me. Doesn't trust me. How can I protect a girl who can't trust me? For another, she's digging into my past. And if she discovers what I've been hiding, I'll lose any chance.

I can't let that happen. Because she's all I see at night when I close my eyes. She's all I think about all day.

I just found out Lucia's going on a date.

So I'm making another promise--he's not gonna get the girl.

(Book 1. The Shameless series unfolds over the course of three books)