Renee Miller sacrificed over and over again in her relationship with Will Black, and then when she needed him the most he wasn't there for her. Now she's back in River's End and Will is determined to win her back, only she's not the same person she was when they were together. Her world has been tilted on its axis and she has no idea how to right it.

Will knows that he messed up when he didn't give Renee what she needed, instead doing what he thought was best, but he is desperate for a second chance. This time he is determined to put her first, show her with words and actions how much he loves her. When Renee's life is threatened and it becomes clear someone is targeting her he now faces two threats to reclaiming the woman he adores, a killer and her lack of trust in him.