Tillie Porter has tried it all to rid herself of the never-ending shame forced upon her. Now, free of her addiction, she decides it is time to put as much distance as possible between herself and the cause of her downward spirals. With unexpected help, she’s able to leave home without a trace and start over. For the first time since she was sixteen, Tillie feels hope for a future, until her new boss pieces together a part of her past and casts his premature judgment.
Jansen Quinn has spent his adult life on the move, never staying in the same place for long. When his grandad’s bar, Clovers, brings him back to the state he’s spent his life running from, his only priority is to get the job done and move on with his life as soon as possible. He didn't expect a striking woman with scars, bringing forth painful memories from his past, to walk into his office.
However, things are not always what they seem, truths are revealed, and danger begins to lurk. Can they find their way through the chaos, or will they drown beneath the weight of it?
Lucille Collins seeks a fresh start on a road trip, putting as many miles as she can between her and the past. Since receiving news that has left her shattered and incomplete, solitude has been her only companion. But when Everett Reed intervenes on her behalf during an attack, their paths collide. He insists on coming with her to keep her safe and to escape his own past that haunts him.
For him to join her, Lucy insists on one rule: nothing personal. Yet, as events lead them back to her hometown, two things become clear. Their attraction to each other is undeniable and Everett has the power to help her remold those shattered pieces of her life.
The more time they spend together, she faces a choice‒‒share her vulnerabilities or protect the remaining pieces of her heart. Will trust overcome her fears or will the past ultimately tear them apart?