Unable to overcome the loss and betrayal she's faced, Kate Donaldson knows there's only one way for her to heal—and that's to walk away from everything and pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Cutting herself off from everyone she loves, Kate settles in on the rocky coast of southern Maine. At first wanting nothing more than to be left alone, she eventually learns to deal with all of her hurts except one—Billy, her estranged husband. But when her past comes roaring back, Kate must choose between her head and her heart. Billy McDonald has hit rock bottom. When his wife disappears, he is forced to confront his demons. Winning that battle brings success, and for the first time in more than two decades, his music career is finally about to take off. But without Katie by his side, it's a bitter victory. What do you do when the thing you thought you wanted isn't really what you wanted after all? Contains mature themes.