Fired from her journalism job for pursuing a 'garbage' story, Elena Moretti, a fiery and reckless Italian-American, stumbles upon a terrifying serial killer case. Obsessed with uncovering the truth and proving her worth, she dives headfirst into the investigation, clashing with the handsome, stoic FBI agent Roman Jackson. Can her impulsive spirit unravel the dark secrets before she becomes the next victim, or will her daredevil nature lead her into a deadly trap?

Kent is your awkward but passionate history professor—the one who makes ancient civilizations fascinating with his silly patterned shirts and the unicorn tattoo he tries to hide. But online, he's been someone else entirely: ClarkKent1961, the RuneScape-obsessed chat room confidant who stayed up all night sharing his deepest thoughts. Now he stands frozen in the motel doorway, realizing he's been falling in love with his student. The man who can't even flirt without apologizing is caught between the life he has and the one he suddenly craves.

Noelle Xanthos, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage with the city's most powerful man, Quentin Lowe, yearns for a love he reserves for another. After a terrifying brush with death that Quentin ignores, Noelle begins to reclaim her life. But when she finally demands a divorce, Quentin's possessive nature emerges, revealing a volatile mix of denial, desire, and hidden truths. Can Noelle truly break free, or is she destined to remain entangled in a web of unrequited affection and unexpected obsession?