Fifteen years ago, Beau Boudreau was wrongly accused and charged of murder, losing not only his reputation and freedom, but also his relationship with defense attorney Peyton LaCroix. Now, free from prison, Beau is ready to clear his name, and he needs the best ally on Black Bayou on his side.

As Beau convinces Peyton of his innocence and they work together on his case, sparks of attraction reignite between them. But with a killer on the lose and all odds against them, will they be able to reveal the real identity of the murderer before a second strike?