“She’s everything I’m not and everything I want to be.”

Sebastian Iron’s life is spiraling out of control. Over the course of one week, Sebastian witnesses death, runs away with his best friend’s girl, gets kicked out of his English prep school, and is banished to America by his domineering mother to repeat his senior year of high school.

In America, Sebastian struggles to find self-discipline and a purpose to turn his life around. He meets Tess Hamilton, the only person to show him any kindness in his new school. Little does he know, she is the savior tutor hired by his mother to help him improve his grades. The two slowly begin to build a friendship.

As their friendship blossoms, Sebastian begins to have romantic feelings for Tess. She claims to only want a platonic relationship, but Sebastian feels the undeniable spark that sizzles between them every time they are together.

Forces beyond their control will either bring Sebastian and Tess closer together or tear them apart.

Will Sebastian return to his old habits or find the strength to be the person worthy of Tess’ love?

This is a romance story, right? What kind though?
Mature YA romance.

Mature? Why’s that?
Due to sexual situations, language and drug use.

We’d like to know more about Tess.
Tess Hamilton is no-nonsense and is single-minded in her determined to be the valedictorian when she graduates. To make some extra money, she tutors Sebastian. She has no time or interest in love, but as their friendship grows and passion ignites, Tess needs to make a choice.

And this is the start of a series, isn’t it?
Sebastian and Tess’ story continues in Love This Life – Book 2 of the Love’s Great Adventure Series. It will be release June 9, 2014. I am currently writing London Loves, Book 3 to be released in Sept. 2014.

Have you written any other books that we should read next?
My Secret Summer (YA novella)
A Special Connection (NA romance)

Do you have a website where we can keep up with your work?
http://theresatroutman.wix.com/theresa-troutman.

How can we follow you on Twitter and/or Facebook?
https://www.facebook.com/theresa.troutman.author
@theresatroutman.