Insley, a decisive and goal-oriented woman, knew what she wanted from a young age. She meticulously ticked off every item on her checklist when she moved in with her husband, Chris, into their new home in North Carolina. Despite Chris's frequent work-related travels, Insley accompanied him without hesitation. However, after their second move, this time to Ohio, Chris assured her that it would be the last relocation. Ohio became a comfortable haven for Insley, offering new friendships and a stable job. Yet, a year later, Chris shattered his promise, revealing that they would have to move again.
Dominic navigates life as a single father to his little girl, residing above a store in the rural countryside. Despite the unwavering support of his close friend Danny, something feels amiss.
Insley, deciding to stay in Ohio, forges new connections, including a growing friendship with Dominic. As their bond deepens, Insley finds herself ensnared in a complex web of lies, struggling to find her way out. The tangled threads of deception threaten not only her relationships but also the newfound stability she had sought in Ohio.
Marcus Thorne wears several masks in his life-playing retired pirate, Captain Hawk, is his favorite, but if his secret is discovered, he could die. Captivated by his enemy's daughter, Marcus kidnaps her, but in turn, she captures his heart... until he discovers Isabelle is one of Napoleon's spies with the power to endanger his life and the lives of his friends.
After her release, Isabelle can't stop thinking about her masked abductor and how he'd stolen her heart before ridding her of his presence. Betrothed to a man who strangely reminds her of the man whose kisses set her ablaze, she marries him, only to discover he's not who he seemed to be and is withholding secrets. But then, so is she.
Content warning: This story contains a mild amount of violence and kidnapping... along with plenty of falling in love.