Working in London, Carly rushes home to Dorset on hearing of her mother's accident. At first, her mother seems to be seriously hurt, and Carly tackles the man responsible for the accident, Declan O'Halloran. She soon discovers that all is not as it seems. Against her will, Carly becomes attracted to Declan, but she returns to her life in London. Her mistake is believing that she can live without him - but is it too late to turn back the clock?