Abigail Landon's boyfriend, Jon, asks her to marry him. She tells him no. When he becomes physical with her, she runs to her best friend's house in her home town to get away. While there she runs into her childhood crush, Ryder. She's not sure she wants another relationship, after the horrible one she ran from, but as she spends more time with Ryder her old feelings are awakened.

Ryder has always had feelings for Abigail and now that's she's come back home, the feelings are rekindled. Something is bothering her and she has become timid, which is unlike her, but after he discovers the reason why, he is determined to keep her safe and make her his.

Neither are prepared when Jon, her vengeful ex, appears in their quiet town. Jon has his own plans for Abigail and it doesn't involve her hometown or Ryder.

Publisher's Note: This contemporary romance is intended for adults only and contains elements of action, adventure, mystery, suspense, danger, possible triggers for some readers and a happily ever after.