A single mom of a boisterous five year old boy, a bartender by night, and trying to run away from her abusive ex, Aurelia Castillo can't seem to get a break from life. Escaping Chicago, Aurelia moves to Charlotte, North Carolina expecting to finally get away from the violence back home. But, Bennett Winterton, her scary, sexy, and dangerous neighbor isn't part of her plan.Her plan also didn't involve her trusting anyone but her best friend, Skylar, and her son, Hayden, but it seems like Bennett has his own agenda: Making Aurelia his.