Ashlyn Hale has experienced love before in her seventeen years of life, but her outlook on it changes drastically when she meets Dalton Wilder. As soon as they meet, they instantly click, being drawn to each other like opposite charges. At first their relationship is some constant casual flirting with some intimate moments; typical for teenagers like Dalton and Ashlyn. Everything changes when a twist comes along in their story, causing them to realize just how badly they need each other. Haunting memories come back to trouble Dalton, reminding him of his colorful past. Serious family issues surface for Ashlyn, creating rocky waters for her. Will everything they believe in prove strong enough for them to survive? Or will they drown themselves in their problems, losing sight of what truly matters?