Avery Middleton (27) seems to have it all: gorgeous and smart with a budding photography career, but deep rooted issues have caused her to become emotional-less using defense mechanisms to steer away from commitment. Her #1 dating rule is: Leave your feelings at the door. Now new to Atlanta, "Av" is in search to find herself after escaping an abusive relationship and death with ex-boyfriend Darren Malone. Through twists and turns, Avery not only finds herself and begins to truly love herself for whom she is, but also learns that old habits really die hard once she meets Miles Hampton. Will Avery allow her past to catch up to her or will new flames cause her to stay on the defense?