Seven years after a whirlwind romance, Evelyn Hart discovers the man she once loved-Alexander Pierce-has become one of the wealthiest men in the country. What he doesn't know is that their brief love affair resulted in a daughter, Lila. When Alexander returns to their small coastal town, Evelyn is forced to reveal the truth. But Alexander is grappling with demons of his own, and his enemies won't let a secret heir disrupt their plans.