Ariel was only nine years old when she was first called Princess by her brother's best friend. Kyle had found her alone and hurt in the woods where he promised that he would always find her. She grew up knowing that they would eventually find their way to each other. But when Kyle didn't return after college, she knew she had to move on. Enjoying her amazing life as a successful card shop owner with a loving family and friends her world tilted when Kyle moved back to town. Ariel patiently waited for him to finally make that move towards their forever, but after a couple years her hopes were fading.

Kyle has been in love with his best friend's little sister ever since he was twelve. His plan was always to have a successful career as a journalist, and then return home to Blossom Hills to start a family with Ariel. When tragedy strikes in Philadelphia while he was covering a story, he returned home to clear his mind and try to be the man Ariel deserved. It isn't long before danger followed him back from the city and he had to stay away from her for her protection.

Now, the danger finally seems to be over, but he has to convince Ariel that he will never leave her side again. Will they have their happily ever after or will Kyle's past haunt them forever?