Born into poverty and raised without love, Lily's only source of pleasure is attending school. This joy was cut short by her drunken father's determination to get rid of her once she begins to blossom into a young woman, showing the signs of puberty. Shockingly, he decides to sell her to the highest bidder in a bar-and he succeeds. After several years, the man who bought her in that bar is dying; finally Lily is able to escape to a new town and a new life. For the first time, she finds herself in a loving family and becoming part of a community. Despite finding contentment and love, she realizes her past will never let her forget what she has endured over the years. She must flee to protect those she loves. Danny, the man she falls in love with, is the sheriff and has a great deal to lose by loving her. A deadly secret haunts her, threatening to destroy her peace. After moving and starting over again, she discovers that she can't hide from the truth. She returns to the town to reveal the secret she promised she would never disclose, placing not only herself in danger, but also everyone she loves.