Jay-Lyn is not pleased when her mother agrees to marry Ty Darcy. She's even less pleased when Ty Darcy invites his son, Arcade, to come live with Jay-Lyn and her family at Vacton Manor. She's intent on disliking Arcade because she already dislikes his father, but when she finally meets the boy Jay-Lyn's opinions begin to change. Arcade is nothing like his father; he's kind, considerate, and really fun to be with. Jay-Lyn wouldn't mind having him for a brother. Then Jay-Lyn discovers uncovers several secrets, some involving her, and some involving Arcade and Ty Darcy; secrets that create more questions than answers. As her mother's wedding draws closer, Jay-Lyn must rely on her own cleverness and her friends to not only find the answers to the many questions she now has, but to also right a terrible wrong. A terrible wrong that's been waiting many years to be righted.