Love is a luxury for the weak. At least that's what Madison Nottingfield's father always said. Coming from a long line of old southern money, Madison has come to accept the uncomfortable job of helping her father in his pursuit of wealth and social status. But by the time she turns seventeen, she's grown weary of being her father's favorite way to gain power and prestige. After being nominated to one of the few debutante positions in her affluent country club, Madison thinks her life's about to hit easy street. If she can learn to stand on her own two feet, she wouldn't need to succumb to her father's whims. For once, she can do what she's always dreamed of doing; she can't wait to move forward with her secret plans of ditching her ballet slippers to sing at the year-end talent show-the most important event of the entire year. All of Madison's hard work seems to be falling in to place, until her conniving parents make a demand... So unthinkable So life-shattering So vile ...it almost completely stops Madison in her tracks. Would their plans for her future kill the one thing she desperately desires? Refusing her parents' request would mean losing everything... family, friends, and her pedigree. But, giving in would mean turning her back on the only thing she's ever truly wanted.