United forever... That's what Janessa Knight and Clay Barrister proclaimed as fanciful children. It was a bond they vowed would never be broken... But childhood dreams could not anticipate adult realities. When Janessa became involved in a serious relationship and Clay's growing fame threatened to take him far away from Salem, Oregon, new frictions arose. And new feelings. Could Janessa and Clay admit that passion had replaced their long-standing affection? Or would they break the first rule of friendship - honesty - and never declare their love?