When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended, and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future. The story centers around Lily Bloom, a young woman who moves to Boston to start her own life. She meets Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon, and they develop a passionate relationship.