After an accident leaves her injured and unable to work, Heidi Hathaway leases her home and moves into a cozy little cottage in the charming garden complex where her friend Piper lives. There she finds so much more than a place to rest and recover. Piper Keyes knows Jared is not coming back from Afghanistan. After making it through the fifth anniversary of his death, she wonders if she’s at last ready to get on with life. She gingerly explores new avenues and learns to open her heart again.

In the aftermath of a massive Los Angeles earthquake, the perfect existence Teal Morgan-Adams has built begins to crumble. Her daughter is determined to learn the identity of her biological father, a secret Teal hasn’t revealed to anyone. Tragic news from Teal’s sister brings her back to her hometown, a place she avoided most of her adult life to face the secrets and lies that echo in her heart.