Tilly Brock has learned--the hard way--how to take care of herself. Once a pillar of Charleston society, her family lost everything in the wake of a shocking scandal. And then Tilly lost the only boy she ever loved. Keaton Benedict is Charleston's most notorious bachelor. But in spite of all his advantages--the money, the women, the family name--he longs for more: the heart of the young woman he still can't forget. When Keaton re-enters Tilly's life, after all these years, she is torn between feelings of doubt and desire. Can they put the past behind them and learn to love again? Tilly is willing to try. But Keaton is afraid that a vengeful enemy is watching--and waiting to destroy them. Can the rekindled flame of their love defeat the deadliest rival and light their way forward in the darkest night?