What happens when the love of your life falls back into your life? Literally. Alistair Chance has known Mercedes Cole her entire life. They grew up right next door to each other. But he didn't know how to deal with his adolescent crush and ended up pushing away. Now she is back in Severn, five years later, and looking better than ever. They are explosive and constantly at each other's throats but soon an outside threat will force them to work through their problems, whether they want to or not. But there is more than a stalker to worry about. ​​​​​​​Can love flourish where secrets reside or are they doomed to forever love each other from afar?