Adam Potter wanted nothing more than for his boyfriend, Patrick Valdez, to move in and finally enjoy a stress-free life. But recurring nightmares from a buried trauma force Adam into therapy just as their new chapter is about to begin. Patrick is excited to start fresh with Adam—if only he could find the courage to tell his parents. While his mother might celebrate the news, his father's reaction is far less certain. Patrick is determined to leave his past behind, but his abusive ex refuses to stay dead… and the texts won't stop coming. When Detectives A.J. Chance and Artie Cutter are called to investigate a murder in a familiar neighborhood, the case unexpectedly ties back to Patrick's past and to an old investigation involving A.J. and Adam. Now, with a killer targeting anyone linked to Patrick's ex, Adam must protect the man he loves while staying one step ahead of a murderer who's getting far too close.