Elise Newton has it all—a dream job, a house that’s all hers, and a boyfriend who’s a cardiologist. Darren has been carrying an engagement ring in his pocket for two months, waiting for the perfect time to ask her to be his wife. He has no idea Elise has been waiting for the perfect time as well—to break up. You see, Elise has a fatal flaw. She cannot commit to love.

When her sister calls with a plea to return home to care for their ailing mother, Elise gets the break she has been hoping for, a reprieve from the strain of ducking Darren’s declarations of love. But along with home comes seeing Ben—her first love, the one who came closest to being her happily ever after. Now a single dad, Ben has moved on with his life. Hasn't he?

When Elise discovers a long-hidden truth about her family—and the reason why she can’t commit—can she decide which man will give her a reason to stay?