Sydney Baxter likes her independence. She's strong willed, determined, and well aware that her judgment, pertaining to men, cannot be trusted.

When she meets a very sexy Ryan Underwood, she instantly becomes mesmerized. Unable or unwilling to shake her fascination with him, she sets out on a course that could possibly leave her vulnerable...again.

From uncertainty, to volatile situations, many obstacles stand in the way of her road to happiness, but Sydney's past is the biggest one.

Is Ryan's seemingly nice-guy image genuine? Can she trust him, or will he leave her even more damaged? Despite their ups and downs, can Ryan show her he's not like all the rest?