Taken from her drug-addicted biological mother at birth and placed in foster care, Emily Howton-Canfield was raised in privilege with her adoptive mothers. Now eighteen and an aspiring musician, Emily is presented with a life-changing opportunity to sing and play guitar on a new record with the winner of a reality singing competition, but when that turns into a regional tour and a backstage love affair, will things get to get too complicated for the shy teenager to handle.
Devin Parker worked hard to leave her troubled past behind. Her family and her career as a photojournalist give her plenty to be thankful for, but every year she is still consumed with thoughts of the child she lost. To keep busy and try not to dwell on the past, she takes on a new assignment chronicling the latest breakout music sensation during a summer concert tour.
With their kids now grown, Kelsey and Sarah find themselves struggling with work-life balance and the transition to being empty-nesters. Traveling and seeing the world sound like a great idea until their daughter's budding romance and Devin's reemergence in Emily's life pull them into a drama they always hoped to avoid.
Love will blossom, lives will intersect, and family lines will be redrawn during one unforgettable summer in New England.