She’s hiding from her past. He’s looking for his future. Will they take a chance on a love neither expected…

Ella lives in constant fear. After seven years of concealing her whereabouts from an abusive ex, she gets an opportunity for a fresh start when one of the few men she trusts leaves her a charming inn. When a mysterious, charming guest tempts her to open her heart again, she fears the scars from the past will keep her from anything close to love.

Hardworking and successful, River has always wondered if something’s missing from his life. And when he falls for the gorgeous proprietor of Orchard Inn, he knows the tattooed beauty is exactly what he needs. Moved by her pain, he encourages her to open up about her fears while he promises to stay by her side.

But just as their irresistible passions bloom, Ella’s brutal ex returns to reclaim what was never truly his.

Can Ella and River fight off the past long enough to awaken a forever love?