A writer of thrillers and suspense novels, Lowen Ashleigh is a 32-year-old woman living in New York City who has just lost her mother to cancer. Lowen begins the novel in a state of strict self-isolation. As a result of her traumatic experiences with sleepwalking, Lowen does not trust herself or others around her. She is uprooted from the anonymity of the city and placed in the tense atmosphere of Jeremy and Verity Crawford’s Vermont estate. The change of locations forces Lowen to confront the demons she has been avoiding. She must face her issues with self-doubt as begins to follow in the footsteps of the successful Verity while also struggling with her growing feelings for Verity’s husband Jeremy, to whom she slowly unveils her deepest secrets. As she and Jeremy fall deeper in love, Lowen navigates suspicious incidents that leave her questioning appearance versus reality. Ultimately, through her intense relationship with Jeremy and her burgeoning sense of empowerment, Lowen learns to confront the most difficult emotions to protect herself and those she loves.

A devoted husband and father, Jeremy Crawford attempts to carry the burden of everyone around him. A fierce protector, he maintains a steadfast focus on doing what is best for his one remaining child, his son Crew.