She returns to the town where she spent her childhood summers, drawn back by the mysterious death of her estranged father, whose body was found near the family's old boathouse. He, a reclusive artist living by the shore, becomes an unexpected ally as she tries to uncover the truth behind her father's death. Their shared connection to the boathouse and the town's eerie history weaves them into a dangerous investigation filled with cryptic clues, long-buried secrets, and the haunting presence of a past they can't escape. As they search for answers, their relationship deepens, complicated by the shadows of grief and mistrust. She finds herself drawn to him in ways she didn't expect, even as strange accidents and warnings suggest someone wants her to stop asking questions. Together, they must navigate a growing attraction and an unraveling mystery, where every discovery brings them closer to the truth, and to a danger that threatens to destroy both their lives and their chance at love.