Nikki finally owns the little coastguard cottage of her dreams - and it's a few steps away from the hidden beach that means so much to her. But when a handwritten note lands on her doorstep, she realises it's only a matter of time before the heartbreaking truth of her past is uncovered. Twenty years ago, her whole world was turned upside-down when a terrible storm rolled into the small seaside town of Speedwell.

Ever since that night, Nikki has been keeping a secret. One she knows has the potential to destroy the lives of those she loves most. Because as sure as the tide turns, there are no secrets in a small town...