Peri Reed is living her life to the fullest. Her job as a data analyst kept her busy just busy enough where her life didn't include a man at the moment, which is just fine with her. After ending her abusive relationship over two years ago, she's enjoying the freedom of being free and not having to answer to anyone. She is going to be a lot pickier the next time a man dares to enter her world. She wanted a man that loves the same things she did, such as art. She'd been a closet art lover most of her adult life, but in the last few years she embraced her secret passion.

Brendan Donovan, art director, isn't looking for the next Mrs. Donovan. Still feeling the sting of end of his marriage, he wasn't ready to dip his toe back in the dating pool. He loves his job because he's surrounded by beautiful pieces of art every day. He loves his daughter, Chelsey, more. He meets Peri at the gym. One look at those beautiful brown eyes and he's down for the count. Her shyness intrigues him. He has to get to know her. Being a divorced single dad, he thinks a date or two will cure his desire for her, but he's wrong. It only fuels the fire. Plus, she loves art as much as he does.

When Peri's abusive ex-boyfriend starts bothering her, Brendan quickly comes to the rescue. They soon discovered his plot to harm Peri. Of course she wants to handle it herself, but Brendan disagrees and wants to help. Peri thinks of a plot to end the madness for once. Brendan disagrees with her and wants to involve the police.

Brendan wants to keep Peri safe, but will that take away the independence that Peri has fought so hard for?