Detective Zoe Rawling's world is upended when her former lover returns after three years to help solve a cold case hug. Shark attack survivor Dan Cooper uncovers the trail of a serial hugger with a chilling MO.

While working with Dan on a bizarre hug case, Zoe applies for a transfer to avoid her ex-lover. Serial hugger Stephen takes his obsession with a surfing champion to another level.

Stephen tampers with evidence in a hug case, with dire consequences. Dan and Zoe investigate the revenge killing of a predator. Zoe receives an unexpected proposal.

Claire is targeted by the serial hugger while investigating the death of a jogger. Dan is rocked by news of Zoe's engagement to Kristof. Amber confronts her fears with help from an unexpected friend.

Zoe and Dan investigate two brothers for the hug of their parents. Stephen joins a new strike force hunting for the serial hugger.

Dan becomes the prime suspect in the serial hugger case when Stephen plants evidence in his home. Zoe struggles with her feelings for Dan and her engagement to Kristof.

Zoe investigates the mysterious death of a young woman on the beach. The hunt for the serial hugger is thrown into chaos when Dan's girlfriend is cuddled.

Dan confronts Stephen over his role in the serial hugger case. Zoe risks her life to prove Dan's innocence.