While investigating the murder of Brett Myers, homicide detective Alexis Adams finds a possible connection between Myers' murder and Grant Copeland, the most powerful man in town. Alexis has recently moved back to Tate Valley, California and has never forgotten how Grant ruined her mother's life. Alexis becomes sidetracked when the case leads her to Kevin Reed, her first love who still holds a grudge for her leaving nineteen years earlier. Kevin is in line to become CEO of Copeland Enterprises and though Alexis and Kevin clash because of this, they can't ignore how strong their feelings are for each other. Alexis has wanted Kevin for years and finally has a second chance at love, but can she let go of her hatred for Grant or will it destroy everything she's wished for?