An ancient force lies beneath the vacant house on Neibolt Street, one whose fate is inexplicably tied with one of the residents of Derry. Bill Denbrough's young life is turned upside down when his brother disappears. As an adult, he is strangely drawn to renovate a neglected house in his hometown. Abandoned by his parents and friends, his relationship with a shallow woman leaves the shy author unfulfilled. Forgotten by his globe-trotting girlfriend, Bill's future is finally looking up when he meets a handsome stranger who is somehow familiar. The life the men are building together is put in jeopardy when Bill's former partner makes an unexpected reappearance, and long-hidden secrets of death and destiny are brought to light. (Part 1 of the Love and Fear Series)

Life for Robert and William changes drastically when their first child arrives, bringing much joy and chaos to their world. However, as their family grows, Robert expends more energy than anticipated to sustain them. With Robert's powers seriously diminished and their insular world turning upside down, William begs his Alpha to do whatever is necessary to remedy the situation. Forced to team up with those he once drove away, Robert seeks a way to restore his abilities and the static life the City of Derry once enjoyed. However, what Robert must do to recover what was lost may be more than he can bear. (Part 2 of the Love and Fear Series)