This was supposed to be the summer of my life. Six weeks away from home, in an exotic place. I should have been thrilled to go. But things had changed... Ballet is all Claudia Fuentes has ever wanted to do, and her dedication pays off when she is accepted to a prestigious summer workshop on the Mexican Pacific Coast. Just before she is to depart, however, her family endures a sudden tragedy. Grief and guilt threaten to pull her under, but the rekindling of a cherished friendship gives her strength. The demanding, competitive world of ballet presents its challenges and distractions, and Claudia forms tight friendships with some of her fellow dancers in Mexico. But nothing prepares her for a chance meeting with Alex, an impossibly beautiful young man who forms a powerful connection to her and begins to convince Claudia that love isn't just about comfort and familiarity--it's about excitement, taking risks, and maybe even letting go.