Love hurts. And sometimes, it can kill.

Hale Mary is used to helping powerful people out of tough spots. She's so good, she started a company for it.

But when a European princess asks Hale to track down her fiancé, who has gone missing in southern California, Hale is reluctant to take the case.

Because the missing fiancé is Hale's ex-boyfriend—Bryce Stone—and Hale isn't quite over him yet.

Before she knows it, Hale is on a plane to San Diego —the city where she and Bryce fell in love.

But then an old friend of Bryce's is killed. And the police think he is the murderer. Determined to clear his name, Hale leaves no stone unturned—including the stones hiding secrets of their tumultuous relationship.

But what Hale uncovers isn't what she expected.

She soon realizes that if she wants to prevent another murder, it will take more than revealing the truth. Hale will have to confront the lies she's told others… and herself.