Beth Raleigh ran from a disastrous marriage, finding a haven in the quiet New England town of Helton. Now her hard-won peace is threatened - by chief of detectives Carl Forrester.Carl, still haunted by the brutal murder of his beloved wife, has unwillingly returned to his home town after three years, pledged to help catch an evil killer who is preying on the young girls of the community.Both Beth and Carl have sworn never to love again, but in the midst of senseless murder, they find a mutual passion that neither can deny - but neither are ready for.
