She left the marriage. She found herself. But will the past let her go?

Renewing their vows was a mistake. Vanessa knew that now. So did her husband, August. But breaking up is never easy, even when they argued about everything – like how to raise their son.

Freedom from a dead marriage feels good – at first. But as strong as Vanessa is, the single mom life gets a little … lonely.

Then Ethan strolls into her life. He’s calm, he’s wise, and he gives her room to breathe. He’s everything August isn’t. So …Maybe a little romance couldn’t hurt. Falling in love? Not part of the plan!

Ethan is the grounding presence Vanessa never knew she needed. But her past continues to haunt her.

A wistful message from an old flame is confusing enough. Then a revised law threatens the new life she’s starting to build.

Vanessa might be ready to let the past go … but she soon finds out there’s no exit clause for life. She found the strength to end one marriage.

Now the law might just bring it back.