You only have one chance to make a good first impression. Haunted by his father's murder, Elijah is desperate to control every element of his life. A failure to make an arrest on duty leaves him in a foul mood. Later that day as a vehicle fails to stop his anger hits boiling point, with the driver in the firing line. Charlotte is trying to make a fresh start with her young son in a new town, but a heated discussion with a local officer threatens to derail everything. She tries to move ahead with her new life hoping the two won't cross paths again. Little does she know that giving a second chance on a first impression might just save her life.

Lucy’s father is a killer. Allegedly. Following his arrest Lucy is determined to help prove his innocence. Just as she is about to give up hope that anyone will believe her she meets James Weatherston. James is a recently graduated lawyer who is desperate to show his worth and build his career. Ignoring the advice of all those around him, James agrees to help Lucy and takes on the case. Whilst Lucy is convinced her father is innocent, James isn’t so sure. As his feelings for her grow, so does his willingness to risk it all to help her. Even if it means going against everything he believes in.