Growing up together, Kate and Ashley used to be inseparable, first as best friends, then as lovers. Never doubting Ashley's love, Kate thought their lives were mapped out - that they would always be together. But Ashley's family had other ideas. After catching the young lovers together, Ashley's mother forced them to separate. Upon receiving the news that Ashley was about to be married, a distraught Kate left home, vowing never to let anyone get close enough to hurt her again.

Although Kate had convinced herself that the pain was behind her, the very mention of Ashley's name brings all of the old memories - and feelings - rushing back. What will she do if Ashley wants to see her again? Even worse - what if Ashley doesn't?