When Blake Kavanagh left Serendipity Bend 8 years ago, he took Cassie West's heart with him. Now he's back, damaged from his experiences in the army and wanting to renew his relationship with the only woman he ever loved. But Cassie wants nothing to do with the guy who abandoned her when she needed him most, just like everyone she ever loved.

When trouble enters Cassie's ordered life, Blake is forced to stay with her to protect her. And that's when Cassie's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. She lets him in, only to find out he's leaving her. Again.