A grief-stricken social worker. A determined deputy. And the crime that brought them together. Kentucky Department of Children and Family Services social worker Maisey Kendall is devastated when one of her co-workers is killed by an irate couple who refused to allow their child to be taken by the state. Devastated and afraid, Maisey finds comfort and kindness in the deputy sheriff who shows up at the call. Deputy Aaron Friedman will do anything for the smart, vivacious, and dedicated social worker. After all, he knows all too well how crazy and desperate parents can get when life doesn't go their way. As their relationship intensifies, it's clear that somebody doesn't want them together. And when Maisey begins to fear for her life, Aaron's protective instincts go into overdrive. Can he save Maisey from his past so they can find a future together?