After escaping an abusive relationship, Ivy Monroe moves to Forks, Washington to live with her grandmother and start over. Quiet, observant, and carrying more than she lets people see, Ivy slowly finds comfort in unexpected places. New friendships, rainy afternoons, and the mysterious Cullen family. But it's Jasper Hale who unsettles her most. Quiet and impossible to read, Jasper seems to notice everything Ivy tries to hide. And as their connection deepens, Ivy realizes some people come into your life like a storm...and some feel like finally surviving one.