After graduation, Anne Avery left Nearlake and never looked back. More than happy to get away from an angry, alcoholic father and a small town that she felt did nothing but judge her, she created a life for herself. Her decision meant turning away from her first love, but it was clear she would never be good enough for him anyway.

After her mother falls and is injured, Anne returns to Nearlake for what she believes will be a short visit, but as her life unravels, her past catches up with her.

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Chase Coulter, the oldest son of a founding family, is considered the "golden boy" of Nearlake. Content with life, owning and running a Dude Ranch, he finds his world turns sideways with Anne's return. The one who got away. The one who broke his heart. The one he never should have let go of.

As Chase attempts to come to terms with his feelings while treading carefully with hers, he hopes for a future with Anne.