In the sequel to Secrets I've Been Keeping, Laurel has graduated from university and living a life of new beginnings in Belfast: a new job with a creepy boss, a flat all her own, a cruise with friends, and a chance reunion with Christian, a childhood friend of Cathal, her deceased brother. Laurel finally gives herself a chance at love. Will Christian be the man who unleashes the passion within her? Will Laurel open herself to this handsome friend from the past? Will Laurel's memories of her brother's friendship with Christian bring pain or closure to her? Laurel's life revolves around love, friendship, and family ties until one fateful night when everything changes. She experiences a crisis which plunges her into the depths of depression. Laurel faces a crossroads - stay in Ireland and confront shame and humiliation or move to the United States and create a new life for herself.