Kalista Hayes never expected to fall in love again—not after the heartbreak. But when she meets Jonah Williams through a simple message on Facebook Dating, everything changes. Jonah is gentle and attentive and sees Kalista in ways no one has. Their connection is instant and electric, the kind of love story people only read about.

But after their perfect first date, Kalista’s world shatters with a discovery that leaves her breathless—Jonah has a past darker than she ever imagined. Convicted of a double murder at just seventeen, Jonah spent more than two decades behind bars before earning parole. Against all reason, Kalista can’t walk away. Something inside her knows there’s more to Jonah’s story—and to the man who stole her heart.

As Kalista navigates the truth of Jonah’s haunted past, their love deepens with every stolen moment—until a tragic accident rips him away forever. Grief consumes her, but Jonah’s dream of redemption refuses to die with him. With the world eager to label him a monster, Kalista fights to honor the man she knew, who believed in second chances for everyone, including himself. Torn between her undying love for Jonah and the hope of a future she never expected, Kalista’s journey is one of love, loss, and the power of a legacy that refuses to be forgotten.