Casey Marks has secrets. Secrets so deep and dark he has closed himself off emotionally. Years later, he betrayed a friendship. Then an unexpected call allowed him the opportunity to right that wrong. Casey swore to protect Sammie even if it killed him. He just wasn't prepared for the effect she would have on his cold heart. He wanted her but his secrets kept him from acting on his feelings. *** Sammie Smith had lived a life of pure hell forced to use men for their money by her mother. She was abused when she refused. In the process, her sister's life was almost destroyed. Sammie finally has a chance for what she has always dreamed of... True Love There's just one problem. The man she wants has sworn off women and doesn't believe he deserves to be happy. To be loved. However, there was one good thing about being Dory's daughter. She didn't know the meaning of the word "No."