Lana dreams of leaving Crystal Lake, getting away from her toxic mother. But the one thing that keeps her from going is her little sister Abbie. Lana can't leave her to a mother who's an addict, and she can't have the town know. So, keeping her mother's addiction a secret to keep Abbie safe, Lana stays in her abusive home putting her dreams on hold, working at the local diner, and dive bar to provide for her family.
Cole Anderson never thought he would return home to Crystal Lake, when his partner Jasper Young decided to take on a contract in the neighboring town. Making the obvious choice for them both to move back while the job is underway. Nothing is worth noting in Crystal Lake except the spunky waitress at the local diner. Everything about this woman grinds his gears and by the way she mouths off at him, the feeling is mutual. Jasper however adores her, making the relationship between Cole and Jasper complicated...
When Lana finds her mother's addiction has put Abbie and herself in danger, she has no choice but to take her sister and run, right into the mercy of two men she hardly knows. With secrets she's been hiding on the line, can she trust Cole and Jasper to help keep them and her safe?