The Boy Next Door — Arlene James

BEST GIRL

The boy she'd once worshiped, Jeff Paul Logan, had returned after twelve years, and Veronica Champlain cringed at the memory of her teenage crush. Her white knight had ended up hurting her.

Now, with the responsibility of raising her orphaned brother and sister, Ronni was determined to steer clear of this overconfident Romeo. But she couldn't stand by and watch her little sister develop a chronic case of hero worship. Jeff Paul would surely charm the girl and then leave her disillusioned. Ronni had to stop him. There was no room for romantic dreams or broken hearts -- especially when they involved the boy next door.