Chloe Bonetti has escaped an abusive relationship with all her teeth and no broken bones, but her ex left her with something that will stay with her forever. Now, she's trying to start fresh and rebuild her life without him in it. It's a struggle to find the confidence she once had, and every bump in the night makes her heart skip a beat. Still, finding a group of friends and confidants in Pelican Point is already helping to heal the wounds of the past. But what happens when the past just won't stay put? Nick Desmond is no stranger to abuse. His sister Keely was on the worst end of it, and the man who hurt her got away. When Nick heads to Pelican Point to find him, he never expects to find love, too. Can Nick and Chloe find happiness in the wake of so much suffering, or will the secrets they're keeping from one another tear them apart?