Jennifer Jones likes being in control. A violent incident from her past makes it an essential part of her life. After a surprise turn of events, Jennifer finds herself searching for a new roommate. Enter Maclain Moore, sexy social worker, sensitive listener, and Jennifer's new boarder. Mac is no stranger to heartache. He's surrounded by it at work and has his own set of skeletons rattling around in the closet. Unsuspecting Jennifer has no idea how far out of control her life is about to spin. Her attraction for Mac is undeniable and tempting. Soon after he moves in Jennifer is confronted with the news of the death of her estranged mother. Suddenly she's faced with the task of taking in her much younger sister, making her life even more crowded and very, very scary. This is a compelling story about two vulnerable people previously burned by love and thrown together by circumstance. Samantha Sommersby delivers whole-heartedly with this one. The growth of the relationship between the characters is wonderfully portrayed. We see the loss and the gain, the sadness and the joy, and most of all the passion. Shelter from the Storm reminds us that not everyone has to go looking for love. For a lucky few, love finds them.