Exhausted and dismayed, Madi Lyons arrives on the rocky shores of Maine, hoping for a relaxing respite from Madison Avenue's relentless grind. Twelve-hour days and the sudden news of her best friend's engagement have the aspiring creative director's head spinning. Shortly after settling in at the quaint rental cottage, she is awoken by the local sheriff with startling news: A woman has been murdered on her private beach. A violent encounter next door and an elusive stranger draw Madi deeper into Mahalas Lane's mysterious past, while a magnetic attraction propels her into the sheriff's welcoming arms. Will she find the solace she seeks, or will a small town's dark secrets cost her the ultimate sacrifice-the love of her life?