From the author of On the Edge and Light of Day, Run the Risk is a romantic and gritty story, perfect for fans of Simone Elkeles.

Grace has done her best to move on since her ex-boyfriend Mateo chose gang life over her. But even though years have passed, she hasn’t forgotten him—especially since she’s seen her younger brother Alex drawn to a life on the streets. She can’t bear to think of Alex making the same mistakes as Mateo, but she feels him slipping away.

So when Mateo suddenly resurfaces, insisting he’s left gang life behind him, Grace sees an opportunity. Maybe he could be the one to reach Alex and pull him away from the edge. She tells herself she’s only talking to Mateo again because of Alex, but her feelings quickly return. Can she ever trust Mateo again? And is saving her brother worth risking a broken heart? With everyone she loves in danger, Grace must decide how much to sacrifice before it’s too late.

Run the Risk is set in the same world as Allison van Diepen’s previous novels Light of Day and On the Edge (readers will recognize some of their favorite characters in this book) and features a diverse cast. With romance, action, and realistic friendships, this is a gripping story about the dangers one girl faces to save the people she loves.

He’s the one person who can reach her brother, and the one person who ever broke her heart. What could go wrong?

Second Chance Romance: Grace needs her ex-boyfriend’s help to save her brother. But working with Mateo again means risking the heart he already broke once.
Gang Romance: Set against the gritty backdrop of Miami’s street gangs, where falling in love is the most dangerous risk of all.
Protector Romance: He says he’s out of the life and wants to protect her family. But as the danger escalates, Grace must decide if her former bad boy is now the hero she needs.
High-Stakes Action: From tense confrontations to life-or-death decisions, Grace must navigate a world where one wrong move could cost her everyone she loves.