Francesca and David are unlikely lovers. Francesca is scarred by an abusive marriage and afraid of her ex-husband, who is stalking her. David, a handsome widower, is shattered and still haunted by the tragic circumstances of his wife's death. Although not looking for love, they can't deny the chemistry between them, and after a romantic courtship, they marry. But the fairy tale ends as each deals with the demons that threaten their happily ever after. Murder, treachery, and secrets keep the reader on a twisted path as the characters struggle to hold onto their love-and their lives.