Five years have passed since Cora Daniels left home. She's back and supposed to be starting over. She left seeking freedom, the chance to find herself. It turned out she wasn't who she thought she'd become. One poisonous relationship, two tragic events, and what seems like a lifetime of guilt leave her jaded and unsure of how to start a new life. She's alone. Left behind to deal with the consequences of her actions. Until she meets Brady Maxwell. He's warm, caring, and incredibly attractive. When a friendship blooms, Cora fears what will happen when the spark between them undoubtedly catches fire.