A/N: I wrote this book for myself. Not because of a good plot I came up with, or a good character, but for myself so I could look back at what I wrote and say, 'Huh, I'm not alone anymore.' Simply I needed someone who was going on the same journey as me, who had a guaranteed ending. Often times I needed to tell myself that the goal was right there and to not give up. Sinking into the character of Alina, I lived through reaching that goal, that temporary ending that would lead to something. I hope that someone can do same. 

In-Depth Characters

A hardcore violinist, Alina Winters is ready. Trapped in her small town world, Alina dreams of a world where she can find her full potential. The only problem is, she never put love into that equation. 

Battling her future is the lovely, terrible Rowan Lee. She meets her opponent, the one she always planned to take down ruthlessly to achieve fame. The one she fell in love with. Hiding in her pride and passion for music, though, is a small doubt that can bring her down.

Her ultimate fear that she is insignificant.

Rowan Lee, the perfect mystery. He is the top student, the best at everything he does, and he knows it. He needs it to be. Everything before he came to the Academy is gone, lost to a bitter memory, and the life he lives now is all he wants.

Always pushing himself, he keeps his time with those he values. Rowan lives by the gates he's set up, finding no problem in keeping out the people he requires nothing from. Until there's a glitch in his brain, and suddenly the girl he credits to stealing his future is closer to him than he's ever allowed himself to be. Perfect competition, perfect match. And soon the very thing that trapped him in his position is what is keeping him from pushing Alina away.

Every man has his secrets. Just Rowan's secrets took control of his heart.