Tessa Denison has her life figured out: no men, no complications. After losing her parents young and growing up under her brother's watchful eye, her free-spirited independence is a hard-won victory.
Tyson Clark feels like a walking disappointment. Back in San Francisco after another failed stab at college, he's relying on his sister's patience while he searches for a purpose. The only thing that makes sense is Tessa, his sister's enigmatic... friend. The one his sister isn't officially dating.
From their first meeting, an intense bond forms, offering Tyson the acceptance he craves and showing Tessa a connection she never knew she could want. But as their feelings grow, so does the tension between who they thought they were and who they are becoming to each other.