Lauren Reynolds, an attractive young woman burdened by a troubled family life, decides to swear off dating after ending things with her drug-addicted ex, Matt. Juggling the responsibilities of caring for her two younger brothers, enduring a monotonous nine-to-five job alongside her best friend, and attempting to reason with her mother who suffers from physical abuse, Lauren finds little time or inclination to pursue a new relationship. However, her perspective shifts when she encounters Brandon Phillips, who appears to be the ideal partner. Unbeknownst to Lauren, she is on the verge of discovering that Brandon’s charm has its limits and that this new romantic interest harbors a much darker, more sinister side.