Allison Holloway finds herself estranged from her family after a horrible tragedy. She loses her brother Cody when he makes the heartbreaking decision to end his own life after losing his best friend during a mission in the desert. Their family is left reeling in regret, blame and heartbreak. Heartbreak has blinded Allison, and after lashing out against her father, she runs away. When her mother calls fearing her father may be slipping into the same darkness, Allison reluctantly decides to come home. On the eve of her return she meets Jesse McGinty, and with his help she realizes how wrong she has been.Jesse McGinty meets Allison Holloway while visiting his sister in Lubbock and falls in love with her instantly. When Allison shares her family's tragedy, Jesse vows to help her heal even if it means she has to face truths that will hurt to hear. He knows very well how the demons of war can haunt a soldier and also their family. Together they help each other face their pasts and build a new future.