Debra Newell has a seemingly perfect life: she's successful, beautiful and lives in one of California's most desirable coastal cities, Newport Beach. The only thing missing is love. So when she finally meets charming and handsome doctor John Meehan, she's quickly swept into a whirlwind romance, much to the dismay of her daughters Terra and Veronica. Their fast-tracked relationship creates tension between Debra and the girls, leaving them no choice but to investigate the stranger who has swept their mother off her feet. And with a fraught family history, the backstory of Debra and her mother Arlane provides insight into why she may have been so vulnerable to John in the first place. As Debra gets drawn deeper into his lies and sinister game of psychological manipulation, it results in horrific consequences for an entire family.

Debra Newell has a seemingly perfect life: she's successful, beautiful and lives in one of California's most desirable coastal cities, Newport Beach. The only thing missing is love. So when Debra finally meets charming and handsome doctor John Meehan, she's quickly swept into a whirlwind romance, much to her daughters' dismay.

Debra and John revel secretly in their newlywed bliss, as Veronica, Terra, and Toby hatch a plan to prove their suspicions about their mother's new man.

Debra discovers John's criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.

Debra confronts John; Arlane's past is revealed.

John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John's back. John puts his sister through the ringer.

Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.

An inside look into how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.

John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.