Cecilia Kershenbaum's rigid life stifles her to the point of exasperation.
 
When she is thrown into a life or death situation with the mysterious John Heathfield aboard a stricken aircraft she courageously saves his life. 

He causes her to question her reasons to stay with her husband of fourteen years when the turbulence in her marriage almost pushes her completely out of her comfortable life.

Her childhood friend, Claudia, is about to self-destruct. Cecilia rushes to New York City to help her, only to uncover her friend's devastating secret.

When Martin Kershenbaum is murdered, John Heathfield's overpowering presence in her life forces Cecilia to make a difficult decision which she can't afford to make.
As the truth emerges, Cecilia's newfound happiness is challenged, with a mind-blowing conclusion.