Shade Sterling has carried a torch for Lizzy Conners since senior year of high school. But the timing never felt right for them, especially since his ex-girlfriend, Ariel, disappeared without a trace years ago. Now, with their ten-year class reunion approaching, Shade is tired of waiting. Determined to move on with his life and take a chance with Lizzy, he<U+2019>s all in<U+2026>until a car is dredged up from a local pond and Ariel<U+2019>s remains are found inside. As the newly appointed sheriff, Lizzy must investigate every single lead<U+2014>including the ones that point right to Shade. She knows she can<U+2019>t let her heart get in the way of an investigation, but she can<U+2019>t accept that Shade is guilty. Now if she can only prove it<U+2014>both to the town out for justice and to herself.