Lily moves to Boston despite a rough childhood and starts her life with a clean slate. Her dream is to have her own business. A chance meeting with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid triggers strong feelings between them. Lily sees traits in Ryle that remind her of her parents' relationship. When Lily's first love, Atlas Corrigan, comes back into her life, her relationship with Ryle changes and Lily realises it's time to make an unbearably difficult choice for her future.
