Mallory learned at a young age not to rely on other people. People leave. People move on. People get forgotten. The one time she broke that rule, she nearly lost herself. Now that she has finally dug herself out of the dark hole, she is determined to live her life for herself and without complications. Until she meets Christian. Something about him has her willing to toe the line between fun and complicated, even as she comes face to face with a past she has worked so hard to forget. Chris is fun. People have always enjoyed being around him. Women enjoy dating him even though one night is all he’s willing to offer. Relationships are nothing but a recipe for pain and disappointment. Until he meets Mallory. There’s something about her, and suddenly those thoughts move to the farthest point in his mind. When his life comes crashing down and secrets come to light, he must quickly decide just how willing he is to disregard every rule he’s made.