Lauren Reynolds, a woman carrying the weight of a difficult home life, decides to stop dating after ending things with her ex, Matt, who struggles with drug addiction. Juggling responsibilities like caring for her younger brothers, working a dull job with her best friend, and dealing with her abusive mother, Lauren has little energy or interest in finding a new relationship. Then she meets Brandon Phillips, who appears to be everything she's been looking for. But Lauren soon discovers that Brandon’s charming facade hides a dangerous and unsettling truth.