Laura James cannot deny her attraction when she stumbles into Brett Mitchell. Drawn to one another despite their conflicting goals, Laura longs for a secure future in her Ohio hometown, while Brett yearns for adventure and an escape from his abusive father. When he lands a NASCAR job in North Carolina, Laura fears she will never see him again. Devastated, she then learns her brother-in-law was murdered and all evidence points to her. Will Brett return to help clear her? Who will reveal the killer in a shocking twist? And will Laura give love a second chance?