Luke Romano has been holding back his romantic feelings for his lifelong best friend, Emmy. He has his doubts she feels the same way, so he continues to take what he can get from her - her friendship. One night, at his friend's engagement party, they kiss and Luke thinks she's finally ready to take it to the next step - until she runs off and then he doesn't hear from her.Emma Limonsatta can't stop thinking about her feelings for Luke. Recently out from under her father's oppressive thumb, she's happy living on her own. So when Luke reveals he has feelings for her and they share a very passionate kiss, she can't help but admit she has them for him, too. However, when outside forces convince her that Luke could be spying on her for her father, she leaves, heartbroken. Will Luke be able to convince Emmy he loves her just wants to be with her, and has no ill intentions or ulterior motives? Or will her father's manipulation finally win to get her to come back home?