num_pages: 289
description: As the daughter of an American ambassador seventeen-year-old Riley Collins has grown up in some of the worlds most dangerous cities. She may have learned the art of politics from her dad but its the lessons in survival taught by his security chief that shes taken to heart. When Riley is caught up in a violent incident the State Department steps in offering an all-expense paid senior year at Harrington Academy one of the most elite boarding schools in Connecticut. The catch: she must use her tactical skills to keep her eye on heiress Hayden Frasier the daughter of a tech billionaire intent on changing the world. Immersed in American materialism and social media for the first time its culture shock for Riley. Hayden resents her new roommate and Riley learns nothing is ever private when theres a cellphone around. She discovers allies in Von Alder the cute class flirt; Sam Hudson whose status as Haydens ex-boyfriend puts him on the forbidden list; and Major Grace Taylor Harringtons tough new head of security and the only one who knows Rileys true purpose at Harrington. Disturbing signs begin to appear that Rileys assignment wasnt the walk in the park shed been promised. She learns the death of Haydens former roommate might not have been an accident after all and she spars with classmate Quinn whose attempts at social sabotage causes Riley to take drastic measures. As Rileys relationship with Hayden thaws into her first opportunity at true friendship the danger around her roommate heats up. Riley must fight for her life and Haydens  and the security of a nation  as those around her reveal themselves to be true friends or the ultimate betrayers.
language: English
title: A Dangerous Year
publisher: The Pillars Press