Annika Rose is a brilliant and beautiful young woman who struggles with social anxiety, but finds solace in books and chess.

Jonathan Hoffman meets her at the chess club and falls deeply in love, but their relationship is tested when tragedy strikes.

Now, ten years later, they are reunited in Chicago as adults, with Annika living her dream as a librarian and Jonathan seeking a fresh start after his divorce.

Despite their initial reservations, the old spark between them is still there, but can they overcome their fears and anxieties to make their second chance at love last?