Luis Fuentes has always been sheltered from the gang violence that nearly destroyed his brothers? lives. But that didn?t stop him from taking risks ? whether he's scaling a mountain in the Rockies or dreaming of a future as an astronaut, Luis can?t stop looking for the next thrill. Nikki Cruz lives her life by three rules ? boys lie to get their way, don?t trust a boy who says ?I love you,? and never date a boy from the south side of Fairfield. Her parents may be from Mexico, but as a doctor's daughter, she has more in common with her north-side neighbors than the Latino Blood at her school. Then she meets Luis at Alex's wedding, and suddenly, she's tempted to break all her rules. Getting Nikki to take a chance on a south sider is Luis's biggest challenge, until he finds himself targeted by Chuy Soto, the new head of the Latino Blood. When Chuy reveals a disturbing secret about Luis's family, the youngest Fuentes finds himself questioning everything he's ever believed to be true. Will his feelings for Nikki be enough to stop Luis from entering a dark and violent world and permanently living on the edge?

Behind the Scenes of the Trailer for Chain Reaction
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Setting up for a scene on the Chain Reaction book trailer set.

The Fuentes brothers watching a soccer match on the set of the Chain Reaction book trailer set!

Alex Fuentes gets ready for his close up.

Author Simone Elkeles is always excited on set with her heroes--Alexander F. Rodriguez as Alex Fuentes and Giancarlo Vidrio as Carlos Fuentes.

(Photos © Courtney Perry)

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