The charming town of Ambleside, Missouri, promises the new beginning Darcy Damyon longs for, far from the scandal of her past. Then her employer, Luke Easton, awakens feelings that threaten her newfound peace. Despite their mutual attraction, Darcy knows she can never risk exposing Luke and his young daughter to the dangers that follow her. Widower Luke Easton just wants to make a home for his daughter, Montgomery. But the mysterious and captivating stranger forces him to face the empty, lonely spaces in his life. When a menacing figure shows up to settle an old score with Darcy, Luke must risk his growing love for her, and his daughter's safety, as they seek a truly safe hiding place.