Sierra Bradford and James Waverly have been best friends since High School. When James introduces Sierra to a friend from college, Wade Grisham, unforeseen things occur. Sierra responds to Wade in a way she has never responded to any man. Then James is unexpectedly called away to tend his sick brother, and things between Wade and Sierra escalate. Wade proposes marriage and Sierra accepts. When James returns and discovers the state of affairs, he feels betrayed and the men come to blows. Out of the blue, Wade breaks off his engagement to Sierra. James is there to comfort and shield her from any unwanted advances Wade might decide to venture. Just as Sierra begins to recover, Wade returns-at which time a series of strange events occur. Someone is murdered. Both Wade and James are a source of consolation for Sierra. Ultimately, she is forced to choose-which man.