Leila Miller is living a lackluster existence in New York City where she's trapped in a dead-end job while going through the motions with her junkie boyfriend. But when tragedy strikes, she moves to Virginia for a fresh start with her older sister as they run a local bookstore. And while trying to lead an unassuming life, she unexpectedly falls for the boy next door.
Rhett Ford wasn't a firm believer in love at first sight. However, when a peculiar beauty moves in across the hall, it doesn't take long for him to fall head over heels. But as their love affair progresses, he soon discovers they share an unexpected bond as the significant gifts of his past become painful revelations when someone from Leila's former life returns seeking revenge...