On the surface, Molly seems to have the perfect life. She's doing the job she's worked her whole life to get, she has great friends and a sister she loves. She likes to take care of others, and always puts herself last. She has a secret, though. The smile that she exchanges with a handsome stranger on the train is the best part of her day.

After landing his dream job, Chris is adjusting to moving back to the city he grew up in, and a long commute. He's always been the one that people turn to, but when he finds the fast pace of his job and city life hard, he struggles to open up. He finds solace in the smile of the beautiful blonde woman on his train, but he can't seem to work up the courage to talk to her.

After a traumatic incident, Molly's return to the commute is disrupted when the train is plunged into darkness. It isn't the armrest she grips in fear though; it's the arm of the handsome stranger next to her.

Trigger warnings: assault (on page and flashbacks), parental death (off page, but mentioned on page in flashbacks), grief, abusive romantic relationships (not between MC's), abusive parental relationship, (on and off page) nightmares, flashbacks, alcohol use, explicit language, infidelity (not between MC's)

This is the second book in the Wilder Hearts series of linked standalones. Each book can be read independently but to get the most from the series, you will need to read them all.