Amelia Contray had enough of the hustle and bustle of New York City and her demeaning boss and former lover, Ivan. She dreamed of a fresh start. A change to reinvent herself in a peaceful place. That dream came true when she learns that has inherited her grandparents' lakefront cottage in upstate New York. She packed her bags and moved to Lake Claret. A small country town surrounded by tranquility and nature. After opening the doors, she discovers something painted underneath an area rug. That thing instills fear in her. A pentagram. A warning. But who did it? Who wants her out of town?

Amelia soon realizes that she is not alone. Her cousin, who had just gotten out of prison for murder, is living in a trailer on another parcel of land that she inherited. It sits on valuable land on the edge of the lake. He holds a grudge wanting the land and will not allow her to enjoy her new life. He is determined to make her pay for what he believes she has done to him. Ivan her ex, is not letting her go so easily. He too will find a way to get her back into his heart no matter what the consequences are. And the stakes are high when he hooks up with the cousin.

Parker, her first love from that small town knows the secrets the cottage holds. He is determined to keep her safe and in her new home. But at what cost? He will do whatever it takes even risking his own life to keep Amelia safe.

No all inheritances are what one may think!