Would-be artist and romantic Elda Brown is shaken to the core when an encounter with hot-shot barrister Charlotte Mason disrupts the monotony of her daily grind.

Career-minded fixer Charlie Mason has forged a solid reputation inside the courtroom and between the sheets. She's accustomed to inviting people into her bed rather than her head, but meeting Elda challenges her outlook.

As Elda and Charlie navigate their newfound connection, an unexpected friendship blossoms that gives them a renewed sense of purpose to confront the scars of their past.

Will Elda and Charlie, flawed and haunted by their own histories, dare to seize the opportunity for romance? Can they gather the courage to unlock their hearts and find the happiness they truly deserve?