Going away to college should be the best time of your life, but for Lanie Montgomery, it's an escape. After an abusive relationship leaves her distrustful, Lanie has no desire to fall in love.While trying to avoid people, Xander James continues to show up in her life around every corner. From the moment she lays eyes on him, a connection is made. Their passion develops into a bond that both scares and entices her. It's turning into something she feels it shouldn't be. But then her past resurfaces and her ex begins wreaking havoc in their lives. She knows Xander wants to save her, but she thinks he can't. She feels she can take care of herself, but everything starts to fall apart. Because...The past. Always. Catches. Up.And it haunts them both. Will their love be strong enough?