Ariel Custer

After losing her last relative and selling her home in Virginia, Ariel Custer travels north for a job as a librarian's assistant, only to find herself stranded when the position falls through. Her life takes an unexpected turn upon meeting Judson Grannis, but their journey together is fraught with challenges, including a tough employer, Judson's overbearing mother, and the mysterious disappearance of a close friend, Emily Dillon. As tensions rise and suspicion grows in their small town, Ariel and Judson must navigate a complex web of obstacles that threaten their future.