Brooke Alexander is in love with one of Washington, D.C.'s most prominent attorneys, or so she believes. Patrick is everything that dreams are made of, or so she believes. Brooke is a waitress in a diner and has self-esteem issues regarding her lackluster existence and her fluctuating weight. One day, Patrick can be loving and supportive. The next, demeaning and seemingly angry at the world.

Damon Johnson has been married to his wife, Carleigh, for four years. He is one of the last good men. He is compassionate, honest, and worships the ground that she walks on. But Carleigh treats Damon like a trophy husband, allowing her friends to salivate over him and disrespect their happy home. Damon has dreams outside of his six-figure corporate job and Carleigh treats his life aspirations like a joke. Her selfish nature makes Damon wonder if he made the right decision when he asked for her hand in marriage.

A tragic event forces Brooke and Damon to become a part of each other's lives. Through the darkest of times, they find the courage, strength and perseverance to rid themselves of the toxic elements corrupting their emotional well-being. They discover the true meaning of unconditional love when, together, they experience a total eclipse of the heart.