Sloane Karrigon feels trapped in her stagnant marriage and predictable life as a stay-at-home mom. Her world is thrown into chaos when Trevor, her charismatic high school love, reappears, forcing her to confront the unfulfilled dreams she long ago buried. As old feelings resurface, she must navigate her husband, Bryce's, escalating jealousy and decide whether to cling to the safety of her present or risk it all for a second chance at passion.

Ophelia Beck has learned to mistake pain for passion. Vic Blackburn's temper has been the rhythm of her life -- unpredictable, consuming, and impossible to escape. He breaks her down, then pulls her close, convincing her that chaos is love and bruises are proof of devotion. She meets Hunter Callahan, who is sweet, naive, and kind in ways Ophelia has never known.There is no shouting, no fear, no walking on eggshells. Just quiet safety, but safety feels foreign and Hunter's tenderness only reminds her how damaged she's become. As Vic tightens his grip and Hunter's affection becomes a lifeline she can't hold on to, Ophelia begins to spiral toward a dangerous choice between the man who destroys her and the one who might save her. If only she believed she deserved saving. A haunting exploration of trauma, addiction, and the way love can wound as deeply as it heals.