Lane Kramer, seeking a fresh start, becomes innkeeper on North Carolina's Starry Point, putting her novel-writing dreams and search for romance on hold. A storm introduces her to Michael Forrester, an English professor with a secretive familiarity to the island, and Mary Quinn, a contemplative older woman with wisdom and an elusive past. As Lane forms bonds with both, she uncovers intertwined histories, prompting her to confront a long-hidden secret that threatens her newfound peace and burgeoning love. A tale of self-discovery and the courage to pursue the life and love one desires, even in the shadow of past mistakes.