Katie is a woman who suffered for years from her husband's cruelty. The police couldn't help her—after all, they were the ones serving the man who had made her life hell. Then one day, Katie's patience snapped. Having lost hope of rescue, she made a desperate escape—and found a 'safe haven' in a small, quiet southern town. But is Katie ready for a new relationship? Is she capable of trusting a man again, understanding him, and loving him? Even with someone as charming as young widower Alex Whitley, who sees Katie not only as a lover and friend, but also as a mother to his children. Alex and Katie are treading the thin ice of uncertainty—and meanwhile, Katie's husband has already begun searching for her.