Sometimes the only way to forget the ghosts of the past is to face the curse of love head-on.

Artist Vi Keller made a holy vow to never return to her quirky hometown of Devils Hollow. But when the sister she left behind pleads for help during the busy Halloween season, Vi can't say no-even if it means a month of watching her ex-BFF Max loving someone new...and braving the darkness awaiting her return.

Max has fantasized about Vi every day since she disappeared. Some of those dreams revolve around revenge, but when Vi shows up at his historic bed and breakfast, his thoughts take a steamier turn. She may still own his heart, but he rebuilt life without her and doesn't need a blonde bombshell with tempting artwork skin to wreck him again.

When Vi and Max are forced to partner up during the seasonal festivities, it's just like old times, resurrecting a desire that never died. But happily-ever-afters in Devils Hollow are paid in blood and bones. Missing pets, tourist attractions turning sinister and shadows stalking the lake point to Vi's worst fear-the spirit that failed to destroy her once has neither forgiven nor forgotten. If Max and Vi can't untangle the tragic past of a local urban legend, they'll lose more than a second chance at love.