The Return — Brenda Maxfield

Following her mother's death, Tiffany's missing father reappears intending to take control of both her and her brother. Tough and rebellious, Tiffany doesn't take kindly to meddling losers and insists that neither she nor her little brother needs help, especially from the likes of him. Tiffany plots her escape, but her plans become tangled when Jason, a new student whose past is shrouded in rumors, moves to Ocean Mist. Despite her intention to remain aloof, Tiffany falls for him and is driven to discover his secret. When Tiffany's brother sides with their father, Tiffany decides to run. But where can she go? Can she desert both her brother and Jason?