Ever since her older brother passed away, Cara Carson has been paralyzed by grief. Without college, a job, or anything to look forward to, it seems Cara's summer will last forever. But when she volunteers for a camp that pairs teenagers with underprivileged children, Cara finds herself matched with the energetic and enthusiastic Gabby, who has a secret at home that sends Cara reeling. To help this little girl with such an enormous capacity for love, Cara must open herself to the emotions she's pushed down for years. She will have to accept her past to pave the way for her future-and for Gabby's.

Erica Kelly Tran was born and raised just outside of New Orleans, LA, where she continues to live with her husband and son. She works as an administrative assistant for a Catholic retreat movement and has previously worked in advertising as a copy and ghostwriter. Beyond writing blogs for other people, she currently has exactly zero writing credentials, publications, or awards, so please take her cheeky word for it when she simply says that she loves to write.