The Patricians

My whole life is nothing but a lie—the poor Esme Denver is gone, replaced by the heiress Esmeralda Forbes. I’m torn from my ordinary life and thrown into a world full of money, hate, pain, and unspoken rancor led by a calculating, uncaring father I wished never found me. This new life brings me a brother who hates me on sight and will stop at nothing to have me gone. There is also his frenemy, Caleb, who is as wicked as he is beautiful. They’re both on a mission to make my life living hell—at home and school—where they hold all the power.

Esme had thought she was free, but a shocking revelation forces her to return to Stonewood. There she must deal with life-altering secrets and lies, as well as face the consequences of running away. Caleb is angrier than ever, hell-bent on punishing her for what he considers to be the greatest betrayal. As she delves deeper into the past with the aid of unlikely allies, even more secrets resurface, making her and everyone around her question the very foundation of their lives.