A new year marks new beginnings for Jamie Richmond. Not only has she moved into a cozy new house, but she's brought Malone along with her to fan the flames of their growing romance. When Jamie's best friend, Linda Davis, enters the picture, she thinks everything is right with the world.

Linda begins a May-September romance with Vincent Schulte, Jamie's doctor and good friend. But while Vince is sweeping Linda off her feet, she unknowingly has captured the attention of a stalker. The idyllic life suddenly takes a very bad turn when Linda disappears without a trace on a cold and snowy day. The police are scrambling to find a clue that will lead them to Linda.

Malone does his best to comfort Jamie and encourages her to let the professionals do their job. But if there's one thing he's learned in their time together, it's that nothing will stop this stubborn redhead from solving the mystery. Jamie turns all of her attention on figuring out who took Linda and where she might be, regardless of the dangers she may face. Her efforts once again put her in harm's way. But will she find her best friend?