·       Sloan: The protagonist of the novel, a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her boyfriend, Asa. She is a kind and compassionate woman who is determined to find a way to move on with her life. She is also a bit of a mystery to herself, as she struggles to remember the events leading up to Asa's death.

·       Asa Jackson: Sloan's boyfriend, who died in a car accident a year before the start of the novel. He was a kind and compassionate man who was devoted to Sloan. He was also a bit of a mystery to Sloan, as she struggled to understand his past.

·       Carter: A DEA agent who is investigating Asa's death. He is a handsome and charismatic man who is determined to find the truth, no matter what the cost. He is also a bit of a maverick who is not afraid to bend the rules.

·       Luke: Sloan's best friend, who is determined to help her through her grief. He is a kind and compassionate man who is always there for Sloan. He is also a bit of a joker who is always up for a good time.

·       Clara: Sloan's sister, who is determined to protect Sloan from herself. She is a kind and compassionate woman who is always looking out for Sloan. She is also a bit of a worrier who is always concerned about Sloan's well-being.

·       Theo: A mysterious man who appears in Sloan's life shortly after Asa's death. He is a kind and compassionate man who is determined to help Sloan. He is also a bit of a mystery to Sloan, as she struggles to understand his true intentions.